Apprenticeship training course

Architectural assistant (integrated degree) (level 6)

Working with Architects and other professionals such as Engineers, to design buildings and deliver architectural projects.

• Qualification level: 6 ; Equivalent to degree.
• Typical duration: 48 months
• Apprenticeship category: Construction and the built environment
• Maximum funding: £25,000 ; Maximum amount government will fund ; for apprenticeship training.
• Skills:
  Skills an apprentice will learn

  • Generate architectural design proposals of diverse scales and type, including conducting feasibility studies
  • Draft and edit drawings and 3D models (plans, sections, elevations, and details) using relevant software, including CAD, to enable co-ordination with other professional’s input
  • Produce and coordinate design information with the design team (e.g. engineering, landscaping and interior design)
  • Critically analyse architectural culture, theory and design to present a personal viewpoint within a structured argument
  • Creatively apply theories, practices and technologies of the arts that influence architectural design
  • Produce necessary drawings and documents that comply with national and local planning policy
  • Identify user needs and the local context in which the project is developed
  • Develop the design of projects of varying scales in respect of environmental context and sustainability
  • Deliver services under the supervision of an Architect or a project leader, prioritising the interests of the client and other stakeholders
  • Problem solve and use professional judgement to take initiative and make appropriate contributions to decision making
  • Research and investigate relevant information (e.g. site analysis, previous architectural projects) to support project development to ensure all client and regulatory requirements are met
  • Investigate, critically appraise and select alternative structural, constructional and material systems relevant to architectural design
  • Integrate structural, construction and engineering strategies with the overall design
  • Support an Architect or a project leader with construction inspections to ensure projects are built in accordance with contractual drawings
  • Evaluate materials, processes and techniques that apply to architectural designs and building construction, and where practicable integrate alternative materials, processes and techniques into design proposals
  • Apply different technological methods to building design to provide conditions of comfort and protection against the environment
  • Meet client’s brief within the constraints of the imposed budget limitations
  • Meet client’s brief within the constraints of the building regulations
  • Interact with statutory authorities or individuals to support delivery of projects in a wide variety of sectors and within diverse legislative frameworks

Full information on Architectural assistant (integrated degree) (level 6) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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