Designing new building and redesigning existing structures
Overview
This Degree architect (degree) apprenticeship standard will provide you with a level 7, integrated degree qualification. This apprenticeship standard was approved on the 27/06/2018 and typically takes 48 months to complete. However, it is important to note that the duration of the apprenticeship standard stated does not include the End-Point Assessment period.
What the course covers
As an Architect, you will play a key role in designing and creating the environment in which we live in, shaping cities and communities, as you deliver the visions of your clients. Choosing the architect degree apprenticeship will provide you with practical experience in the field and academic training to be able to build a successful career as a qualified Chartered Architect.
You will take the lead on the planning process, as you liaise with your client to create an appropriate design with a team of architectural technicians, before facilitating the construction arrangements with the relevant authorities. You will use your creative thinking and problem-solving skills to offer advice and guidance related to a variety of building projects, such as structural integrity, design quality and value for money.
The apprenticeship will develop your understanding of a range of architectural processes and techniques, enabling you to produce detailed drawings and 3D models using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. You will also study the history of architecture and the cultural, social and historic impact it has had on society, alongside the in-depth relationship between buildings and their environmental impact and sustainability.
Careers and jobs associated
- Chartered Architect
- Architectural Consultant
- Architectural Planner
Visit the architect (degree) apprenticeship standard, on the Institute for Apprenticeships site, to find further information on skills and knowledge learnt, assessment methods and more.
