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Architectural Practice Examination

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Registration as an architect

Approved academic qualification in

architecture

Approved period of practical experience
Successful completion of the APE

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APE process

Part 1 – Assessment of Eligibility
Part 2 – National Examination Paper
Part 3 – Examination by Interview

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APE process

Application form
Log sheets
Summary Sheets including Summary of

Mandatory Competency

Statement of Practical Experience
Statutory Declaration
Degree/AACA assessment of equivalence

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APE process – Part One - Eligibility

Assessment of eligibility:

Appraisal of the candidates’ submissions to

verify that the mandatory criteria are met

Does not confirm that the candidate's

experience is adequate to pass the examination

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APE process – Part One - Eligibility

Minimum 3000 hours in the 7 elements

all at Executive level OR a composite of

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

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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

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

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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 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 …

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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

ut 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, I had to site measure some of the building elements to ensure 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)

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APE process – Part Two - NEP

National Examination paper:

One hour written paper
Scenario based examination - normally 7 or 8

‘scenarios’

Not “multiple choice” -includes negative marking
Sample paper can be downloaded from

www.aaca.org.au

Pass or fail – no advice re marks

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APE process – Part Three - Interview

Examination by interview:

Conducted by 2 examiners who are

experienced practicing architects

45 minutes to 1 hour duration
Assess the knowledge and experience of a

candidate

Form an overall view of the candidate’s

experience and ability to deal with practice issues

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APE process – Resources

National Competency Standards in

Architecture (NCSA)

http://www.aaca.org.au/publications/

Guide for Candidates

Reference Guide for APE Candidates
Logbook of Experience– downloaded

electronically from AACA

Sample paper (NEP)
Work colleagues/PALs/previous APE

candidates

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APE process – Fees

$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 Reduced fee of $215 if candidate re-sits within 12 months of failing NEP

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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

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APE process – Resources

Architects Accreditation Council of Australia

http://www.aaca.org.au/architectural-practice- examination/

National Competency Standards in

Architecture (NCSA)

Guide for Candidates
Reference Guide for APE Candidates
Logbook of Experience– downloaded

electronically from AACA

Sample paper (NEP)

Work colleagues/PALs/previous APE candidates

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APE process – Tips

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” the answers Don’t “prepare” answers for Part 3 – it is a test

f the practical and theoretical

application of the competencies in the context

f your experience

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APE process – Candidates

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

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ARB - Information

NSW Architects Registration Board www.architects.nsw.gov.au www.architectureinsights.com.au www.reducingcarbonemmissions.org.au www.sydneyarchitecturefestival.org