what is it that architects are required to do? What does their job encompass?

I need this before Sunday and this is because i am going into gr. 12 and I need to know this before I make my decision about which courses i will take over the summer and next year. Thanks.
I am going to gr. 12 so i need to know which courses i need to take next year and in the next two summers to prepare. I need also to be prepared, since i have to select my courses. what if i wasted my time taking extra courses that i don’t need since i change my mind?
I am going to gr. 12 so i need to know which courses i need to take next year and in the next two summers to prepare. I need also to be prepared, since i have to select my courses. what if i wasted my time taking extra courses that i don’t need since i change my mind? in canada only!!!

architects have to get 5 years of hands on experience in the construction industry before they can actually become licensed. Of course the 4 years of college and then each state has an exam to be licensed in that state. They do have a hard time making a living though since it adds so much to the cost of building anything. Most people just can’t afford that extra 20% or more!!! Unless you can get hired by a real big firm in a big city!