Architectural and town
planning technicians
Description
Architectural and town planning technicians perform a variety of technical support functions to assist architects and planners with the design of buildings and the layout of urban and rural areas.
Tasks
- investigates proposed design with regard to practicality, cost and use
- prepares building plans, drawings and specifications for use by contractors
- liaises with engineers and building contractors regarding technical construction problems and attends site meetings on behalf of architect
- surveys land and property uses and prepares report for planning authority
- issues development permits as authorised
- checks that completed work conforms to specifications.
Educational Requirements
Entrants possess a variety of qualifications including GCSEs/S grades, a BTEC/SQA award, an Advanced GNVQ/GSVQ Level III or a degree. Professional qualifications are available and membership to professional institutions may be required for some posts.
