• Collates and organises technical building information, interprets designs, and uses models to display architectural plans and specifications using CAD software and drawings
• Assists Architects and building designers by converting designs into blueprints and models
• Interprets designs for Construction Managers, and assists in resolving design construction issues by modifying blueprints and relaying any changes under the instruction of Architects and building designers
• Monitors the technical progress of projects to ensure compliance with design specifications, building codes, and health and safety standards
• May coordinate and manage BIM architecture software, or develop and implement BIM standards for workplaces

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Architectural Associate
• Architectural Draftsperson

• Consults with builders, clients and consultants to understand design requirements and gather feedback on building designs
• Prepares initial design models for engineering and estimation purposes using BIM
• Takes measurements and dimensions, and performs other routine calculations for building or renovation design layouts
• Provides design recommendations to clients based on factors such as budget, building site constraints, and overall feasibility
• Produces architectural documentation for sketch design and to support applications to councils
• Prepares building designs, models, concepts and estimations using CAD, 3D modelling and BIM software
• Ensures building, renovation and extension designs comply with regulations and standards, and client, certifier and consultant requirements

• Steel Detailer
• Structural Steel Detailer
• Truss Detailer

• Uses BIM technology to prepare plans, drawings and other documents, including specifications for materials required, detailed measurements and installation instructions for building contractors
• Determines the appropriate material for each task based on design plans, and ensures that all designs meet relevant standards and regulations
• Performs calculations to estimate the quantity of materials required to complete a project
• Develops detailed 3D models to detect model clashes to mitigate construction delays and site rectification costs
• Collaborates with Architects, engineers and project managers to ensure the accurate translation of designs into construction plans

• Consults with clients to prepare outdoor design briefs suitable for the site and the client's lifestyle, budget and preferred aesthetic
• Assesses local site conditions to determine factors that may impact landscape designs
• Explores applications of materials, techniques and trends in landscape design
• Prepares design concepts and drawings for residential gardens including all elements of the hard landscaping design, lighting, soils, drainage and irrigation
• Specifies materials and products used in the construction of landscapes to achieve the desired result for clients
• Collaborates with other professionals, builders and associated trades to prepare landscape construction cost estimates for clients
• Provides advice on ornamental and amenity horticulture, soil improvement, and functional outdoor design in keeping with the surrounding architecture
• Provides recommendations for the ongoing maintenance of newly constructed landscapes or gardens

• Survey Draftsperson

• Prepares sketches used to place physical markers on land to define the accurate position of features such as existing property boundaries, proposed building layouts, utilities and road margins on building, construction and mine sites
• Processes data and makes calculations recorded from fieldwork and surveys to prepare detail and feature plans, maps and technical reports
• Maintains and calibrates surveying equipment to ensure accuracy
• Analyses, interprets and manipulates survey data to create 2D and 3D models using CAD and BIM to support Architects and Civil Engineering Professionals

• Landscaping Draftsperson
• Town Planning Assistant