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promoting architecture protecting consumers registering architects informing the public Architectural Practice Examination

• Approved academic qualification in architecture • Approved period of practical experience promoting architecture protecting consumers registering architects • Successful completion of the APE informing the public Registration as an architect

• Part 1 – Assessment of Eligibility • Part 2 – National Examination Paper • Part 3 – Examination by Interview promoting architecture protecting consumers registering architects informing the public APE process

• Application form • Log sheets • Summary Sheets including Summary of Mandatory Competency promoting architecture protecting consumers registering architects informing the public • Statement of Practical Experience • Statutory Declaration • Degree/AACA assessment of equivalence APE process

Assessment of eligibility: • Appraisal of the candidates’ submissions to verify that the mandatory criteria are met • Does not confirm that the candidate's promoting architecture protecting consumers registering architects informing the public experience is adequate to pass the examination APE process – Part One - Eligibility

Minimum 3000 hours in the 7 elements all at Executive level OR promoting architecture a composite of protecting consumers registering architects informing the public • A minimum of 40 hours at Executive level • A maximum of 160 hours in each Elements 3.2.3 and 3.3.1 in observer level • the balance at Participant level APE process – Part One - Eligibility

Statement of practical experience • Max of 2000 words • Chronological record of experience, preferably those gained in the last 2 years promoting architecture protecting consumers registering architects informing the public • Indicates the role and level of responsibility in narrative form • Demonstrate activities to allow Examiners to assess scope of work, costs, floor areas and nature of the projects • Relate to experience recorded in log book APE process – Part One - Eligibility

Candidate: XXXXXXXXXX Period: 01 October 2006 - 28 February 2008 Project: XXXXXXXXXX NSW, Australia Site Area: 80,000 sqm Status: DA, public consultation Cost: >$400milion Level of Responsibility Participant promoting architecture protecting consumers registering architects informing the public Description of Project XXXXXXXXX is a major centre in the Sydney Metropolitan Strategy which comprises ……. I worked closely with the client, XXXXXXXXXX and with Council’s Planning Department to develop an agreed masterplan … Responsibilities I was involved in preparing drawings for Stage 1 DA … APE process – Part One - Eligibility

Elements of Competency As the site is located in a flooding area, there is concern about the soil conditions, I had to work closely with the structural consultant and come out different structural systems for the underground carpark………………… (Context 3.1/ Element 3.1.2) Site inspections and site visits were crucial to establish the drawings. As the original building drawings were on paper and not drawn electronically, promoting architecture protecting consumers I had to site measure some of the building elements to ensure registering architects informing the public accuracy………….. (Context 3.1/ Element 3.1.2) In the post-tender stage, RFI registered was established and I was required to respond to builder’s RFIs and clarify any unclear issues. (Context 3.3/ Element 3.3.1) Architectural practice: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX Supervising Architect: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX (optional) Registration number: XXXX (optional) APE process – Part One - Eligibility

National Examination paper: • One hour written paper • Scenario based examination - normally 7 or 8 ‘scenarios’ promoting architecture protecting consumers • Not “multiple choice” -includes negative marking registering architects informing the public • Sample paper can be downloaded from www.aaca.org.au • Pass or fail – no advice re marks APE process – Part Two - NEP

Examination by interview: • Conducted by 2 examiners who are experienced practicing architects • 45 minutes to 1 hour duration promoting architecture protecting consumers registering architects informing the public • Assess the knowledge and experience of a candidate • Form an overall view of the candidate’s experience and ability to deal with practice issues APE process – Part Three - Interview

• National Competency Standards in Architecture (NCSA) • http://www.aaca.org.au/publications/ Guide for Candidates • Reference Guide for APE Candidates promoting architecture protecting consumers registering architects • Logbook of Experience– downloaded informing the public electronically from AACA • Sample paper (NEP) • Work colleagues/PALs/previous APE candidates APE process – Resources

$425 for Parts 1 & 2 If not deemed eligible to sit the NEP $200 will be refunded and submissions returned No refund if unsuccessful in NEP promoting architecture protecting consumers Reduced fee of $215 if candidate re-sits within registering architects informing the public 12 months of failing NEP APE process – Fees

$370 to sit Part 3 If unsuccessful candidate may apply for the Part 3 at the next session Do not have to repeat the NEP promoting architecture protecting consumers registering architects informing the public APE process – Fees

Architects Accreditation Council of Australia http://www.aaca.org.au/architectural-practice- examination/ • National Competency Standards in Architecture (NCSA) • Guide for Candidates promoting architecture protecting consumers registering architects informing the public • Reference Guide for APE Candidates • Logbook of Experience– downloaded electronically from AACA • Sample paper (NEP) Work colleagues/PALs/previous APE candidates APE process – Resources

Make a commitment to the process Be realistic about your experience If possible do all three Parts in one session Be prepared for the NEP – don’t “over-work” promoting architecture protecting consumers the answers registering architects informing the public Don’t “prepare” answers for Part 3 – it is a test of the practical and theoretical application of the competencies in the context of your experience APE process – Tips

• Average of 5 years post graduation • Increasing number of women candidates • Mixed experience – includes candidates working in small, medium, large, and design and construct firms promoting architecture protecting consumers registering architects informing the public APE process – Candidates

NSW Architects Registration Board www.architects.nsw.gov.au www.architectureinsights.com.au www.reducingcarbonemmissions.org.au promoting architecture protecting consumers registering architects informing the public www.sydneyarchitecturefestival.org ARB - Information