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Architect
VCE recommended
Architects use creativity and a practical understanding of structures and materials to develop concepts, plans, specifications and detailed drawings for buildings and other structures. They negotiate with builders and planning authorities, administer building contracts and inspect work that has been carried out.
SUBJECTS TO TAKE
Recommended subject mix at Salesian, Years 11 and 12.
Year 11
- English
- Mathematics
- Visual Communication and Design (VCD)
- Any other Visual Arts Subject
- Religion and Society
- Free Choice Subject
Year 12
- English
- Mathematics
- VCD
- Free Choice Subject
- Free Choice Subject
Booklet recommendations — final subject offerings depend on what runs each year. Talk to your Oratory Leader, subject teachers and the Careers Coordinator before locking in.
AT-SCHOOL PATHWAYS
Programs available within Salesian.
Specialist program (SBAT)
Not applicable for this career.
VET options
- Any Certificate 2/3 VET course can be undertaken in place of a Year 11 or 12 subject
AFTER SCHOOL
University courses and alternative routes in.
University courses
- Bachelor of Architectural Design
- Bachelor of Landscape Design
Alternative pathways into university
- Diploma / Advanced Diploma of Building Design
- Diploma of Design
- Diploma of Landscape Design
RELATED CAREERS
Other careers in similar territory — many use overlapping subjects.