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Greg Ward using computer-aided design software to create a building design
Architectural technicians interpret sketches and designs produced by an architect, architectural designer or client. They make working drawings, such as floor plans, elevations, sections and details, and associated documentation of buildings. These are used to obtain resource and building consents, and for pricing and construction purposes by builders.
He whakamārama
Ko tā te kaihangarau hoahoa whare, he whakamārama i ngā pikitia me ngā mahi hoahoa a te kaihoahoa whare, te kiritaki rānei. Ka hanga rātou i ngā pikitia hei whakamahi pērā i ngā mahere papa, ngā whakatarewa, me ētahi atu wāhanga, mokamoka anō hoki, me ngā tuhinga e hāngai ana ki ngā momo whare. Ka whakamahia ēnei hei whiwhi whakaaetanga mō ngā rauemi me ngā mahi hanga whare, otirā, kia mōhio ai hoki ngā kaihanga whare te utu mō te mahi hanga whare.
Entry Requirements
To become an architectural technician you need to have a diploma in architectural draughting, architectural technology or architectural design.
Pay
Industry sources indicate that the average gross salary for architectural technicians in 2008 was about $59,000, with the highest-paid 25% earning about $65,500, while the lowest-paid 25% earned
Job Outlook
According to the Census, the number of architectural technicians rose by 13% between 2001 and 2006.
Skill shortage information
There is an immediate term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
