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Preparation Required

Prepare detailed drawings of architectural designs and plans for

Most of these occupations require a four-

buildings and structures according to specifications provided by

year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

architect.

Wages
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Architecture and Engineering

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Your Rating

California was $57,850 with most people

making between $36,740 and $82,990

Outlook

Project Architect
During 2010, this occupation
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Compatibility

0.00%

employed approximately

avg. annual
growth

12,700 people in California. It is

not enough data

What They Do
why?

projected that there will be

12,600 employed in 2020.

Build landscape, architectural and display models.

This occupation will have about 0 openings

Create a Budget

due to growth and about 250 replacement

Create a Plan

Create freehand drawings and lettering to accompany drawings.

Find Training

Calculate heat loss and gain of buildings and structures to

openings for approximately 250 total

annual openings.

determine required equipment specifications, following standard

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procedures.

Prepare colored drawings of landscape and interior designs for

Common College Majors

Architectural Technology/Technician

presentation to client.

Architectural and Building

Reproduce drawings on copy machines or trace copies of plans

Sciences/Technology

and drawings using transparent paper or cloth, ink, pencil, and

standard drafting instruments.
Architectural Sciences and Technology,
Other
Prepare cost estimates, contracts, bidding documents and
technical reports for specific projects under an architect's
supervision.

Analyze technical implications of architect's design concept,

calculating weights, volumes, and stress factors.

Check dimensions of materials to be used and assign numbers to

lists of materials.

Drafting and Design

Technology/Technician, General

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design

Technology/Technician

Architectural Drafting and Architectural

CAD/CADD

Represent architect on construction site, ensuring builder

compliance with design specifications and advising on design
corrections, under architect's supervision.

Industries that Employ this

Occupation

Determine procedures and instructions to be followed, according

to design specifications and quantity of required materials.

Interests

People who work in this occupation generally have the interest

code: ARI.

This means people who work in this occupation generally have

Artistic interests, but also prefer Realistic and Investigative

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environments.

Work Values

People who work in this occupation generally prize Working

Conditions, but also value Achievement and Recognition in their

jobs.

Things They Need to Know

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles

involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints,

drawings, and models.
Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods,

and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses,

buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of

the English language including the meaning and spelling of

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words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical

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application of engineering science and technology. This includes

applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to

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the design and production of various goods and services.

Mechanical Drafters
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry,

calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Commercial and Industrial Designers

Fashion Designers

Things They Need to Be Able to Do

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are

saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking

questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate
times.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the

strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or

approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and

paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs

and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate

one.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for

the needs of the audience.

Additional Resources

California Occupational Guide - A detailed guide to this

occupation provided by the California Employment Development
Department (EDD)

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University of Southern California

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California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Architectural Technology/Technician

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Merced College

University of California-Berkeley

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

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