Profile:
Graduate technician
Functions:
Graduate Technicians are multi-skills professional in the architecture and building process sector, able to use the most innovative digital technologies available today and to carry out support activities for design and consultancy activities carried out by more specialized professionals or autonomously; in detail, they will be able to deal with:
- architectural surveys using digital photogrammetric and laser scanning techniques.
- rendering of the architectural project using CAD and the application of the principles of parametric architectural modelling.
- Application of BIM methodology and information modelling and use of the technical documentation and dedicated software for object modelling and the production of documents.
- virtual reconstruction of historical and contemporary architectural artefacts and the digital visualization of architecture.
- Digital rendering of data relating to the territory through the use of GIS.
- Carry out, contributing to others, or independently, the accounting procedures for the management of the works and the construction site using specific software for the production of bills of quantities, technical specifications, measurement booklets, progress reports, maintenance plans, etc.
- contribution to the verification of the correct application of the safety procedures in the management of the construction sites, and of the aspects relating to the technical and economic feasibility of the production process and realization of the architectural works.
- correct application of the legislation on public works and in the private sphere, of urban planning instruments and building permits.
- Drafting building practices, technical specifications, maintenance plans, technical drawings forensic technical advice.
- planning, yard management and supervision of the construction and distribution aspects relating to modest constructions.
- accounting procedures for the management of works.
The continuation of studies in 2nd cycle degrees is not a natural outlet for the courses of this class, but can be carried out after fulfilling the necessary educational duties.
Skills:
Adequate preparation in the relevant application disciplines as well as an adequate baggage of operational knowledge essential to operate independently in areas such as:
- topographic, cartographic, and architectural surveying, including the subsequent rendering, also cartographic and georeferenced, through the use of advanced technologies for surveying and rendering.
- BIM modelling and analysis, digital representation techniques for architecture with CAD.
- activities based on the use of digital methodologies to support urban/architectural planning and design through GIS
- support to the monitoring and diagnostics of structures, infrastructures, and the territory.
- activities related to the management and updating of cadastral, state-owned and of local agencies databases.
- Drafting of building practices, technical specifications, plans of maintenance, technical drawings and forensic technical advice.
- design, construction management and supervision of the structural, distributive and plant engineering aspects relating to modest buildings (meaning buildings with a simple structure, construction techniques and spatial articulation).
Furthermore, graduates have adequate knowledge of the issues related to technical and economic feasibility, calculation of costs as well as of the production and construction process of building works, ancillary systems, and territorial transformations with the relative functional elements.
Professional opportunities:
Graduate technicians possess adequate knowledge to carry out technical roles in the public and private sectors. The main employment opportunities are:
i) freelance activity.
ii) employment in the technical roles of engineering or architecture companies, legal or economic-commercial firms, construction companies or real estate management companies, agencies for the management and control of the territory.
iii) Employment as technicians of public administrations.
With respect to professional practice, the Course allows enrolment in the College of Surveyors and Graduate Surveyors in accordance with the provisions in force and to also practice in European countries because it complies with the EU directive (DIRECTIVE 2005/36/EC).
