Overview
Architectural technicians create constructional blueprints and compile technical information听guiding听construction teams and clients.听
They听specialise听in presenting building designs using technology and听work closely with engineers and general architects. They are mainly concerned with the technical and scientific aspects of architectural design and听are tasked to assist with drawings that are scientifically and technically听accurate.听
Most architectural technicians focus on creating guidelines for how a building is constructed rather than designing it.听They are an integral part of the design team听and听can choose to听specialise听in an area of interest听such as听residential, commercial,听or听industrial听projects.听
Skills
- Excellent mathematical knowledge
- Good grasp of science and technological concepts
- Strong understanding of buildings and construction
- Creativity and design
- Good drawing skills
- Strong听visualisation
- Practical problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- To be a team player
- Great attention to听detail
- Communication skills
Learning Style
Qualifications
There are a number of ways you can become an architectural technician, as a minimum you will need 5 or more GCSEs grades A-C (9-4) and a minimum of 2 A Levels or BTEC equivalent.
Level 3
You can study a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or a relevant apprenticeship.
Level 4, 5 & 6
You can study a HNC, HND, Higher or Degree Apprenticeship or a Degree.
With experience you could work towards Technician (TCIAT) membership of CIAT.
Salary
Newly trained architectural technicians can earn 拢20,000 – 拢26,000
Trained architectural technicians with some experience can earn 拢26,000 – 拢35,000
Senior architectural technicians can earn 拢35,000 – 拢48,000