Architectural, Building & Surveying Technicians
Snapshot
Architectural, Building & Surveying Technicians perform technical functions to assist Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors by supervising and inspecting construction sites, estimating time, costs and resources, inspecting plumbing work, and collecting and evaluating survey data and preparing maps and plans.
| Job stats | |
|---|---|
| How many are employed in this occupation? | 51500 |
| What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)? | $1250 |
| How does unemployment compare with other occupations? | below average |
| What is the vacancy level for this occupation? | average |
| What are the job prospects for this occupation? | good |
Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- assisting Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors in planning and organisation
- interpreting plans, regulations and codes of practice
- preparing preliminary sketches, working drawings and specifications
- preparing, editing and revising plans, maps, charts and drawings
- coordinating works programs
- inspecting work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations and standards
- calculating costs and estimating time scales
- collecting data using surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment
- performing routine computations and plotting preliminary data
Job Titles
- Architectural Draftsperson
- Building Associate
- Building Inspector
- Construction Estimator
- Plumbing Inspector
- Surveying or Cartographic Technician