ARCHITECT
Guillermo Lugo
Calexico High School
Work Experience Education
ARCHITECT
• Personal Characteristics:
• Personal characteristics are abilities that may be
natural. These abilities can be improved through
use.
• An interest in figuring out new ways to do things.
• Ability to do precise work with tools, instruments
or equipment.
• High ability to catch on to things, to make
mathematical calculations, to visualize structures
in three-dimensional space, and to see small
differences in shapes.
CALIFORNIA PAY AND
OUTLOOK
• CALIFORNIA PAY: Pay depends on size and
type of employer and geographic location. Many
start as assistants; assistants and associates usually
earn less.
• Entry pay ranges from $1,900 to $3,700 per
month.
• Experienced pay ranges from $2,160 to $4,165 per
month.
• Top pay ranges from $2,650 to over $9,100 per
month.
• Occupational Employment Statistics Survey
PREPARETION
• Most Architects complete a four-year bachelor's
and a master's degree program. Programs are
available at universities and colleges. Architects
must be licensed in many states. Most community
colleges offer the first two years of study. Another
way to enter this field is to get training and
experience in the Military ( 97). Some military
courses may qualify for college credit. Additional
training may be needed to enter the civilian work
world. For additional information on accredited
schools, contact the national Architectural
Accrediting Board.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• This section reflects the physical activities and
physical demands that most people working in this
occupation engage in during the course of a
workday. However, these occupations often can be
performed by those with disabilities when
provided with appropriate adaptations.
• Generally indoors in comfortable offices.
• Often seated at drawing boards for long hours and
also spending time in discussions with clients,
contractors, and other Architects.
• Workweek often exceeds 40 hours and includes
evenings.
SKILLS
• A skill is a goal directed behavior that can be
strengthened through practice.
• Knowledge of planning and designing.
• Technical writing ability.
• Ability to relate to people.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Mastery of technical problems.
• Decision-making and business management skills.
• Drafting and lettering skills.
• Knowledge of alternate energy systems design and
solar home design and construction.
ASSOCIATIONS
• A skill is a goal directed behavior that can be
strengthened through practice.
• Knowledge of planning and designing.
• Technical writing ability.
• Ability to relate to people.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Mastery of technical problems.
• Decision-making and business management skills.
• Drafting and lettering skills.
• Knowledge of alternate energy systems design and
solar home design and construction.