Architect - 232111

Previously referred to in ASCO as:
2121-11 Architect

Job description

Plans and designs buildings, provides concepts, plans, specifications and detailed drawings, negotiates with builders and advises on the procurement of buildings. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill level

This occupation has a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

If you require further information on this occupation, please refer to the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.
See: Unit Group 2321 - Architects and Landscape Architects

Information on the skill level of each occupation is consistent with the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) and may differ from the requirements set by the assessing authorities for obtaining a skills assessment. Please contact the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation to check on their requirements.

Skills assessment authority

Before you can migrate to Australia as a skilled migrant you must have your skills assessed by the relevant national assessment authority. The assessment authority for your occupation is the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia.
See: Architects Accreditation Council of Australia

If you want to claim points for your qualifications and/or work experience in your nominated or closely related occupation you should forward all the relevant documents to the relevant skills assessing authority. Based on your documents, the assessing authority will provide advice to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on your qualifications and/or work experience. The department will consider this advice when awarding points for your qualifications and work experience.

Note: If your qualifications are not in a relevant field to your nominated occupation and you want to claim points, the assessing authority will be unable to provide advice to the department. In these circumstances, the department will make a determination of how many points will be awarded to your qualifications.

Licensing or registration requirements

In many occupations you must be registered with or obtain a license from a local authority in the state or territory where you want to practise your occupation. Contact the local authority in your relevant state or territory to enquire about the licensing or registration requirements.

New South Wales

NSW Architects Registration Board
See: NSW Architects Registration Board

Victoria

Architects Registration Board of Victoria
See: Architects Registration Board of Victoria

Queensland

Board of Architects of Queensland
See: Board of Architects of Queensland

Building Services Authority
See: Building Services Authority

South Australia

The Architectural Practice Board of South Australia
See: The Architectural Practice Board of South Australia

Western Australia

Architects Board of Western Australia
See: Architects Board of Western Australia

Tasmania

Board of Architects of Tasmania

Workplace Standards Tasmania
See: Workplace Standards Tasmania

Northern Territory

NT Architects Board
See: NT Architects Board

Australian Capital Territory

ACT Planning & Land Authority
See: ACT Planning & Land Authority

Professional associations

You may benefit from becoming a member of a relevant industry association for your occupation. This could help you with your employment prospects, networking, contact with industry and professional development and may provide you with important information and support.

Australian Institute of Architects
See: Australian Institute of Architects

Australian Association of Consulting Architects
See: Australian Association of Consulting Architects