Working on the design of new buildings and the redesign of existing buildings. Occupational Profile Architects are registered professionals, trained to requirements defined by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Only those who are appropriately qualified and registered with ARB can use the title ‘Architect’ in the UK. The
Architectural Assistant (Degree)
Working with Architects and other professionals such as Engineers, to design buildings and deliver architectural projects. Occupational Profile Architectural Assistants work with Architects and other professionals such as Engineers, to competently design buildings and deliver architectural projects across scheme phases, from the initial client briefing process where objectives are agreed and feasibility studies conducted, through
Asbestos Analyst/Surveyor
Performing an essential role in the identification, analysis and monitoring of asbestos materials. Occupational Profile Asbestos is a hazardous material that is present within many buildings in the UK and past exposure currently results in 5000 deaths per year. Asbestos Analysts and Surveyors perform an essential role in the identification, analysis and monitoring of asbestos
Bricklayer
Laying bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures. Occupational Profile The construction sector is the driving force behind the UK economy, employing three million people and contributing 6.4% of GDP. Not only that, the construction industry is central to delivering the
Building Control Surveyor (Degree)
Providing an impartial, independent and accountable third party service to confirm that building work achieves compliance with minimum standards. Occupational Profile Building Control Surveyors provide an impartial, independent and accountable third party service certificating that building work achieves compliance with minimum standards, namely those set out in the Building Regulations. Building Control differs from other
Chartered Town Planner (Degree)
Shaping the places we live in by balancing the needs of people and business for homes, jobs, local facilities and open spaces with impacts on the wider environment. Occupational Profile Chartered Town Planners are professionals who work to achieve sustainable development. This means they shape the towns, cities or villages we live in by balancing
Construction Assembly and Installation Operative
Assembling and installing manufactured components to agreed design specification and tolerance. Occupational Profile This occupation is found in the construction sector. On site assembly of manufactured components is a rapidly growing part of the construction sector, representing 15% of the market in 2018. Projects include; infrastructure, residential, commercial, retail, healthcare, education, rail, prisons and leisure.
Construction Design and Build Technician
Helping with essential building tasks such as planning, designing and project management. Occupational Profile The occupation covered by this standard is Construction Design and Build Technician and typical job titles can include: Assistant Design Co-ordinator or Design and Build Co-ordinator. In the case of SME construction companies the roles are likely to include Design Co-ordinator
Post Production Technical Operator
This occupation is found in the media industries and covers the Post Production area for Film, TV and Advertising. Post-production is effectively the final step in the making of a film or television programme and associated products, is the process of refinement and transition of productions’ raw materials into a finished product before distribution and
Props Technician
A Props Technician provides support and assistance to the Prop Master, Assistant Prop Master and Chargehands to supply, build, use and maintain dressing and hand props for film, television and theatre productions. They may work on set, in workshops, backstage or on location. Props Technicians work as part of the Props department and need to
