Performance indicators:
1. Analyses the primary situations of plans, incl. plans that are of high public interest, taking long-term trends and the needs of spatial, economic, social, natural, historical, cultural and other types of environments into account. Creates initial positions for the creation of a spatial whole for a plan, taking the needs and interests of as many members of society into account as possible.
2. Creates spatial visions, spatial strategies and sketch solutions for plans, incl. plans that are of high public interest, based on initial positions, implementing creative imagination and finding functional and aesthetically and economically balanced solutions that are necessary to society and that form the basis of a high-quality environment.
3. Comprehends the needs of the parties involved and participates in finding balanced solutions to any underlying issues. Cooperates with the public, interested persons and relevant public institutions using appropriate forms of cooperation.
4. Creates a spatial whole for a plan, incl. a plan of high public interest, in conjunction with other parts of the plan whilst bearing in mind previous analyses, visions and sketch solutions. Plans out the prerequisites of and opportunities available for a plan to create an integral and high-quality living environment.
5. Introduces, explains and justifies the solution for the plan and answers in a comprehensible way any questions raised. Ensures the availability of information and knows how to highlight the key points of a discussion based on the purpose of the plan.
6. Formulates the plan’s graphic, textual and illustrative parts in a clear, legible and comprehensible way and using correct occupational terminology.

Performance indicators:
1. Determines and analyses primary conditions based on the location and the user's needs and possibilities and creates a primary task and (spatial) programme for construction work.
2. Creates spatial visions and sketch solutions for construction work based on the primary task, implementing creative imagination and finding a functional, constructively and technically operational, aesthetically and economically balanced and sustainable solution.
3. Creates solutions for architectural parts of preliminary, main and work projects based on sketches and in accordance with good practice, the requirements of and other parts of the construction project. Ensures the integrity of a spatial solution and its preservation throughout the design process.
4. Applies the principles of designing energy-efficient buildings throughout the design process. Proves that a building being designed or significantly reconstructed meets the requirements of energy efficiency using a simplified method and awards the corresponding energy label.
5. Leads or performs the formulation of the graphic, textual and illustrative parts of construction design documentation in a clear, legible and comprehensible way using the correct occupational terminology and in accordance with the requirements for formulating design documentation.
6. Determines the needs of the parties involved and finds reasonable and balanced solutions in cooperation with relevant agencies.
7. Performs designer’s supervision in order to protect copyright and verifies the compliance of the construction work with the project. Clarifies and adds to the project throughout the construction process, if needed. Ensures the integrity of a spatial solution and its preservation throughout the construction process.
Creates instructions for the maintenance and use of architectural elements and products, taking into account the requirements and instructions of the manufacturer.

Performance indicators:
1. Assesses the spatial compatibility of the design conditions or detailed plan, incl. a plan of high public interest, with the general plan according to the development and activities proposed in the general plan, the quality of the environment under construction, the interests of the public and the parties involved, the conditions and limitations set by the plan and relevant legislation.
2. Assesses whether the construction project, incl. a project of high public interest, is in accordance with the development and activities proposed in the plan according to the quality of the environment under construction, the interests of the public and the parties involved and the conditions and limitations set by the plan and relevant legislation.
3. Assesses architectural parts of both normal and demanding construction projects, incl. projects of high public interest, in terms of their architectural level and functional complexity. Conducts expert analysis according to the quality of the construction work and environment under construction, the goals set, the technological, technical, artistic and economical levels of the solutions and best practice in planning, design and construction.
4. Conducts audits of constructed environments and architectural parts of construction works, incl. construction works that are of high public interest and demanding in terms of their architectural level and functional complexity.

Performance indicators:
1. Is able to coordinate the creation of spatial solutions for plans and construction design documentation and the making of other decisions that direct spatial development with a view to enabling integral, high-quality and balanced spatial development.
2. Is able to represent the local government or public authority when commissioned to create spatial solutions for plans or design documentation, to develop an integral public space, to fulfil procurements and organise architectural competitions, setting the high quality of the space as the goal.
3. Leads the advising of developers and interested persons on the preparation of spatial solutions for plans and construction projects, representing the public interest and general values.

Performance indicators:
1. Organises the preparation of plans, incl. plans of high public interest, and cooperation between the people taking part in the planning process, setting as the goal the high quality and integrity of the plan and the spatial environment being constructed according to it. Coordinates the compatibility of the individual parts of the plan and the cooperation between specialists from individual sectors (engineers, landscape architects, geographers, etc.), assuming responsibility for the compatibility of the parts of the project.
2. Determines and balances the needs of the parties involved through a spatial solution even in situations that are complex and require a high level of responsibility and a new strategic approach, taking into account important circumstances (public interest, legislation, best practice, etc.).

Performance indicators:
1. Organises and leads the preparation of projects, incl. projects of high public interest, and the work of people creating individual parts of the construction project, setting the high quality and integrity of the construction project as their goal, coordinating and being responsible for the compatibility of its parts.
2. Leads the work of a group of architects in the preparation of both normal construction projects and projects that are of high public interest, setting the quality of the spatial whole as the goal and being responsible for the quality of the architectural parts of projects.
3. Determines and balances the interests and needs of the parties involved through a spatial solution even in situations that are complex and require a high level of responsibility and a new strategic approach, taking into account important circumstances (public interest, legislation, best practice, etc.).

Performance indicators:
1. Comprehends the relationship between people and the environment under construction and between the latter and the pre-existing environment, taking into account the buildings, the space between them and whether they meet people's needs and are in harmony with nature.
2. Comprehends the relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces, the connections between public, semi-public and private spaces and the differences between urban and non-urban spaces.
3. Comprehends spatial planning, the design of construction work, construction and using construction work as a uniform process that is a prerequisite for the creation of a well-constructed environment.
4. Comprehends and implements methods used for fundamental research or by similar professions to create primary conditions and spatial solutions.
5. Perceives the multiplicity of choices, tests, analyses and assesses spatial solutions, draws conclusions and makes choices based on adequate creative, aesthetic, philosophical, methodological and theoretical principles.
6. Comprehends the functional connections between spatial planning and architectural design.
7. Implements knowledge of engineering at a level that enables them to set tasks for the creators of individual parts of design documentation.
8. Takes into account the needs of the users of the environment under construction along with possibilities and limitations and the principles of sustainable development.
9. Leads the activity of collectively preparing a plan and/or construction design documentation as a whole that ensures creative and high-quality results.
10. Uses common information and communication technology during the planning, design and management process.
11. Comprehends the nature of the role of an architect, their profession and ethics in society, takes social factors into account and follows the requirements of occupational ethics in their activities. Is prepared to actively participate in civil society and tolerates diversity in attitudes and values.
12. Contributes to the development of the sector through a variety of activities, e.g. participating in architectural competitions, creating conditions and assignments for architectural competitions and participating in the work of the jury, law-making, popularising the specialty and getting involved in training activities.
13. Participates in teamwork, respects their colleagues and is familiar with work culture.
14. Comprehends and implements the principles of resource and energy efficiency and sustainable development in the environment under construction.
15. Uses a computer for information processing, communication, safety, content creation and problem-solving at the Independent user level on the Digital Competence Self-Assessment Scale (see Annex 1).
16. Uses the specialty-specific software solutions necessary for work.
17. Uses Estonian at least at the C1 level of language proficiency for their work (see Annex 2 – Language skills level descriptions).
Is able to communicate professionally in at least one foreign language.

Knowledge:
1) architecture and other forms of art related to it, history and theories of culture and the sciences;
2) fields of visual art, design and interior architecture which influence the quality of architectural design;
3) principles, strategies, theories and history of spatial planning, urban design and environmental, landscape and interior architecture;
4) principles of spatial composition;
5) typology of urban design and architecture;
6) principles of empirical and construction science and construction techniques and technologies related to architecture;
7) legislation directing spatial development and regulating planning and the design of construction work, as well as other legislation related to the sector;
8) the economic and business environment and their general trends.