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The Board establishes advisory panels on major policy issues such as education policy, tribunals, legislation, competencies for the profession, on a needs basis to inform its decision-making.
Panels are appointed in the following key areas of operation to fulfil the purposes of the Act: examinations and assessment, recognition of academic equivalence, review and accreditation of schools of architecture and their courses. These panels work in conjunction with the AACA and the RAIA as appropriate.
The Assessment of Architectural Practice and other Examinations
An efficient examination process, based on national guidelines for consistency with other jurisdictions has been maintained. The yearly numbers of successful candidates remain consistent.
The Board has appointed a panel of architects to examine, under its supervision, applicants for registration, to ensure that their professional experience and understanding meets the standards required by the public interest:
The assessors recommend to the Board whether an applicant for registration has in their view been engaged for not less that two years on practical architectural work and has attained a standard of professional practice satisfactory to the Board. This is provided for under section 10 (b) of the Act.
The Board is very satisfied with the high standards maintained by examiners and the skilled manner in which they conduct the interviews. The Board believes that it offers candidates a fair but rigorous process, with due opportunity for further review if needed. This, in conjunction with flexible and supportive administrative arrangements for applicants, encourages a high admission rate to the profession.
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The Board provides briefings for examiners and candidates to assist with implementation of the examination.
The Board also conducts examinations to enable people without a Bachelor of Architecture degree access to the registration process. These examinations are the National Program of Assessment (NprA) open to people with at least 7 years’ experience in related fields.
Accreditation Panel
The Board has appointed a standing panel for accreditation and assessment of courses in architecture. See the Accreditation of Architecture courses for details of this process.
Academic Qualifications accredited by the ARBV in Victoria
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The University
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Bachelor of Architecture, Masters of Architecture (Coursework Stream C) |
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| RMIT University |
Bachelor of Architecture |
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| Deakin University |
Bachelor of Architecture,
Master of Architecture (Practice) |
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Mutual Recognition
Within mutual recognition arrangements, approved qualifications and registration in other States and Territories and New Zealand are recognised for registration purposes in Victoria.
Architects registered in other States or Territories and New Zealand may register in Victoria without further examination. Registration fees apply.
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