Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £25,000 to £50,000Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
With qualifications and experience, you could take steps to qualify as a Chartered Architectural Technologist, which recognises your skills and expertise. You might also register to specialise in heritage conservation or environmental work. You could move into management, work as a consultant or set up your own practice. Research and teaching in higher education could be another option.