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In each State and Territory of Australia it is a legal requirement that any person using the title 'architect' or offering services to the public as an architect, must be registered with the Architects' Board in that jurisdiction.
The Architectural Practice Examination, (APE)
The APE is used by the ARBV to determine whether applicants have attained a satisfactory standard of professional practice (refer Architects Act 1991 Section 10).
The examination is in three parts:
Part 1 Eligibility: Logbook
Candidates are required to record 2 years' recent practical experience against seven specified competencies and include a Statement of Practical Experience which is a brief synopsis of your practical experience.
Candidates may obtain a Logbook from the Architects Registration Board of Victoria. Cost: $60.00 ($67posted)
The Logbook contains detailed advice about all aspects of the APE and the Competency Standards against which assessments in the logbook are made. Additional information can be downloaded from the AACA website under 'Publications' (www.aaca.org.au). Refer to 'Guide for Candidates' (NCSA 01/GC)
Beginning in 2006, your logbook must be accompanied by a signed Statutory Declaration attesting that it a true and accurate record of your practical experience. A copy of a Statutory Declaration can be downloaded from the 'Resource Library'.
Mandatory Experience
A minimum of 3000 hours Mandatory experience is required across the seven prescribed competencies. Candidates will be required, in their Statement of Practical Experience and Logbook Summary sheet to identify the quality and duration of experience recorded and relate that to the seven mandatory competencies. Please refer to document 'Mandatory Experience' in Resource Library.
APE Resources
Please see the 'Resource Library' for submission and exam dates for the year, details of APE fees, copies of application forms, Checklist, Mandatory Experience and additional information regarding steps to Registration.
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Submission
If you have been using an 'old' Logbook dated prior to 2000 (book form) it can no longer be submitted as of 1 January 2006. The current form of the logbook is "loose-leaf".
Log book and Part 2 submissions are due in March, June and September. Check the Home page 'Latest News' for specific dates for the forthcoming year.
With your log book you must provide an application form 'APE Application Parts 1 & 2', supplied with the log book. To prepare your log book for submission, please use the 'Checklist' to ensure you have all required information.
Please ensure that you give supervising architects and employers ample time to scrutinize and sign your logbook.
Satisfactory submission of the logbook and Statement enables candidates to proceed to Part 2 of the APE.
Part 2 National Examination Paper (NEP):
The NEP is a one hour 'CLOSED BOOK' multiple choice paper. A sample paper and additional questions are available from the AACA website under 'Publications'.
There are normally three written examinations each year. Refer to 'Latest News' for information regarding the forthcoming year.
The fee for Parts 1 & 2 must be paid on submission of logbook.
A pass in the NEP is required before a candidate can be invited to proceed to interview.
Part 3 Examination by interview
On successful completion of Part 2, you will receive an invitation to attend the interview and be asked to provide an application and the fee for APE Part 3. Additional copies of the application form can be downloaded from the Resource Library 'APE Part 3 Application'.
Each candidate is interviewed by two ARBV examiners who are experienced practitioners, on the range of work and experience presented by the candidate.
Duration: up to one hour. The interview will normally be conducted in the month following the written examination.
On satisfactory completion of the APE:
On satisfactory completion of all Parts 1, 2 and 3 of the APE, candidates will be invited to apply for registration in Victoria.
The 'Application for Registration' will be provided to all successful candidates, however additional copies are available from the 'Resource Library' or the Board Office.
Applications for registration are considered by the Board at its monthly meeting.
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