This week I have been learning about careers and how they work.
I choose to learn about architects , and this is what I learn't...
Training usually required
8-10 years
Depending on if you have had experience or not.
If you want to be a architect you will need to have a architecture degree.
How Your Payment Works
Architectural graduates with up to five years' experience usually earn from $55,000 to $75,000 a year.
Architects with five to ten years' experience usually earn between $70,000 and $120,000.
Senior architects with more than ten years' experience can earn from $90,000 to $140,000.
Some Skills That Are Needed / Knowledge
- knowledge of different styles of architecture
- strong design skills
- skill in different drawing and presentation techniques, including the ability to use computer aided design (CAD) software
- knowledge of different building methods and materials, including how various materials, such as steel and wood, perform in different situations
- an understanding of structural principles, such as Newton's laws of motion
- knowledge of relevant legislation, including the New Zealand Building Code, the New Zealand Building Act, the Resource Management Act and local by-laws, consent procedures, and planning regulations.
