Architectural Technician

Typical Salary

£18,000 To £40,000

Typical Hours

38 to 40 a week

evenings occasionally

How To Become a Architectural Technician

You can get into this job through:

a university course
a college course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role

College / University

You can qualify as an architectural technician by taking a foundation degree or higher national diploma approved by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. Subjects include:

architectural technology
built environment

1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma

You could do a college course, which could teach you some of the skills you'll need in this job. Examples include:

Level 3 Certificate in 3D Design
Level 3 Diploma in Built Environment Design
T level in Design, Surveying and Planning in Construction

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level

Apprenticeship

The following apprenticeships may be relevant to this role:

Level 3 Digital engineering technician
Level 4 Construction design and build technician

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Employers may take you on as a trainee if you have 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and 2 A levels, in subjects like maths, science, IT and technology.

They may accept equivalent qualifications in engineering or construction, for example the Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Constructing the Built Environment.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

design skills and knowledge
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
knowledge of building and construction
thinking and reasoning skills
knowledge of engineering science and technology
maths skills
excellent verbal communication skills
the ability to work well with others
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

Day To Day Tasks

You could:

prepare technical information to plan projects
collect and read technical data
prepare plans using computer aided design (CAD) software
prepare applications for approval by regulatory bodies
develop specifications for building work
give technical advice to the project team
visit sites to check on progress

Working Environment

You could work on a construction site or in an office.

Career Path & Progression

With experience you could work towards Associate or Affiliate membership of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists.

With further training, you could work towards becoming an architectural technologist.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Career tips

It can help if you've got experience in the construction industry and knowledge of computer-aided design.

Professional and industry bodies

When you've completed an approved course you can apply for associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. This allows you to complete the professional qualification stage of your training.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.