In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher 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).

Registration or licensing may be required.

• obtaining advice from clients and management to determine type, style, and size of planned buildings and alterations to existing buildings
• providing information regarding designs, materials, and estimated building times
• preparing project documentation, including sketches and scale drawings, and integrating structural, mechanical and aesthetic elements in final designs
• writing specifications and contract documents for use by builders and calling tenders on behalf of clients
• consulting with Professionals and clients about external area designs, costs and construction
• compiling and analysing site and community data about geographical and ecological features, landforms, soils, vegetation, site hydrology, visual characteristics and human-made structures, to formulate land use and development recommendations, and for preparing environmental impact statements
• preparing reports, site plans, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates for land development, showing location and details of proposals, including ground modelling, structures, vegetation and access
• inspecting construction work in progress to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and quality standards

• 232111 Architect
• 232112 Landscape Architect

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: 1

Specialisation:

• Conservation or Heritage Architect

Plans and designs land areas for projects such as open space networks, parks, schools, institutions, roads, external areas for all building types, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial and residential sites.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher 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).

Registration or licensing may be required.

• determining the position of points of interest on the earth's surface including marine floors, and preparing the final product data in digital form
• supervising the preparation of plans, maps, charts and drawings, to give pictorial representations and managing spatial information systems
• undertaking research and development of surveying and photogrammetric measurement systems, cadastral systems and land information systems
• planning and designing land subdivision projects and negotiating details with local governments and other authorities
• advising Architects, Engineering Professionals, environmental and other scientists or other relevant professionals on the technical requirements of surveying, mapping, and spatial information systems
• compiling and evaluating data, interpreting codes of practice, and writing reports concerning survey measurement, land use and tenure
• preparing site plans and survey reports required for conveyancing and land ownership matters
• evaluating, compiling and maintaining spatial information using a range of digital and graphical source materials, including aerial photographs, satellite imagery, survey documents, existing maps and records, historical data, reports and statistics
• analysing and interpreting data to design maps, graphs, plans, drawings, and three-dimensional models using geographic information and related systems
• developing and trialling new applications for use in geographic information systems
• supervising and coordinating the work of Surveying or Spatial Science Technicians in the production and reproduction of geographic products

• 232212 Surveyor
• 232213 Cartographer
• 232214 Other Spatial Scientist

Plans, directs and conducts survey work to determine, delineate, plan and precisely position tracts of land, natural and constructed features, coastlines, marine floors and underground works, and manages related information systems. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Cadastral Surveyor
• Engineering Surveyor
• Geodetic Surveyor
• Hydrographic Surveyor
• Mine Surveyor
• Photogrammetric Surveyor

Applies scientific, mathematical and cartographic design principles to prepare and revise maps, charts and other forms of cartographic output.

Skill Level: 1

Acquires, integrates, analyses, interprets, presents, manages and distributes information about locations in space and time, and develops related equipment, software and services.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Geographic Information Systems Manager
• Geospatial Analyst

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have 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).

• determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders
• undertaking product research and analysing functional, commercial, cultural and aesthetic requirements
• formulating design concepts for clothing, textiles, industrial, commercial and consumer products, and jewellery
• preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations, plans, samples and models to communicate design concepts
• negotiating design solutions with clients, management, and sales and manufacturing staff
• selecting, specifying and recommending functional and aesthetic materials, production methods and finishes for manufacture
• detailing and documenting the selected design for production
• preparing and commissioning prototypes and samples
• supervising the preparation of patterns, programs and tooling, and the manufacture process

• 232311 Fashion Designer
• 232312 Industrial Designer
• 232313 Jewellery Designer

Plans, designs and develops clothing, accessories, footwear or other items of personal apparel considering the form and construction of clothing, historical styles and contexts, contemporary and cultural trends, colour, fabric, and decoration, and the techniques and processes available for manufacture.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Costume Designer

Alternative Title:

• Product Designer

Plans, designs, develops and documents industrial, commercial or consumer products for manufacture with particular emphasis on ergonomic (human) factors, marketing considerations and manufacturability, and prepares designs and specifications of products for mass or batch production.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Ceramic Designer
• Furniture Designer
• Glass Designer
• Textile Designer

Conceptualises and designs prototypes and details for the manufacture of jewellery and objects for personal adornment, such as watches and spectacles, homewares and other objects, such as trophies and silverware, using metals, precious stones, plastics, engraving, casting and fabrication, to develop designs for mass or batch production or one-off commissions.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have 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).

• determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders
• undertaking research and analysing functional communication requirements
• formulating design concepts for the subject to be communicated
• preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations and layouts to communicate design concepts
• negotiating design solutions with clients, management, sales and production staff
• selecting, specifying or recommending functional and aesthetic materials and media for publication, delivery or display
• detailing and documenting the selected design for production
• supervising or carrying out production in the chosen media
• may archive information for future client use

• 232411 Graphic Designer
• 232412 Illustrator
• 232413 Multimedia Designer
• 232414 Web Designer

Alternative Title:

• Graphic Artist

Plans, designs, develops and prepares information for publication and reproduction using text, symbols, pictures, colours and layout to achieve commercial and communication needs with particular emphasis on tailoring the message for the intended audience.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Exhibition Designer
• Film and Video Graphics Designer
• Publication Designer

Plans, designs, develops, and prepares pictures and diagrams to communicate messages, clarify meaning, assist in presentations and illustrate stories, using traditional and digital media such as drawing, painting, drafting, collage, models, photography, and image capture and manipulation software.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Animator
• Cartoonist
• Technical Illustrator

Alternative Titles:

• Digital Media Designer
• Interactive Media Designer

Plans, designs and develops the production of digitally delivered information, promotional content, instructional material and entertainment through online and recorded digital media using static and animated information, text, pictures, video and sound to produce information and entertainment tailored to an intended audience and purpose.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisation:

• Instructional Designer

Plans, designs, develops and prepares information for Internet publication with particular emphasis on the user interface, ease of navigation and location of information using text, pictures, animation, sound, colours, layout and data sources to deliver information tailored to an intended audience and purpose.

Skill Level: 1

In Australia:

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders
• researching and analysing spatial, functional, efficiency, safety and aesthetic requirements
• formulating design concepts for building interiors
• preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations and plans to communicate design concepts
• negotiating design solutions with clients, management, suppliers and construction staff
• selecting, specifying and recommending functional and aesthetic materials, furniture and products for interiors
• detailing and documenting selected design for construction
• supervising the construction of interiors

• 232511 Interior Designer

Plans, designs, details and supervises the construction of commercial, industrial, retail and residential building interiors to produce an environment tailored to a purpose, with particular emphasis on space creation, space planning, and factors that enhance living and working environments.

Skill Level: 2

Specialisations:

• Commercial Interior Designer
• Environmental Designer
• Residential Interior Designer
• Retail Interior Designer

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

• compiling and analysing data on economic, legal, political, cultural, demographic, sociological, physical and environmental factors affecting land use
• conferring with government authorities, communities, Architects, social scientists, Legal Professionals, and planning, development and environmental specialists
• devising and recommending use and development of land, and presenting narrative and graphic plans, programs and designs to groups and individuals
• advising governments and organisations on urban and regional planning and resource planning
• reviewing and evaluating environmental impact reports
• staying up-to-date with changes in building and zoning codes, regulations and other legal issues
• may serve as mediators in disputes over planning proposals and projects
• may speak at public meetings and appear before government to explain planning proposals

• 232611 Urban and Regional Planner

Develops and implements plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and rural land, and advises on economic, environmental and social factors affecting land use.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Land Planner
• Resource Management Planner (NZ)
• Town Planner
• Traffic and Transport Planner