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The Register
Fundamental to the Board's operations and service to the public is the maintenance of a Register of all architects, architectural partnerships or companies registered with the Board.
The Register is published each year and is available for sale. The Register is available for inspection free of charge at the Board's offices in normal office hours. A list of all registered architects, companies and partnerships is also available on the Board's web site.
Consultation of the Register is commonly undertaken by telephone. This represents a substantial part of the Board's service to the public. Inquirers receive immediate information where this is available, and written confirmation will follow within 2 working days, if this is required.
Board website
The Board maintains a web site with general information, a newsletter, advice about the Board's complaints process, a searchable list of registered architects, companies and partnerships and application forms for registration.
Complaint procedures
Written advice about Board procedures with complaints is available to both the public and architects. The Board has a Policy on Complaints Handling, A Policy On Prosecutions And Referrals To Tribunals and a Policy and Procedures for referral to Mediation. This information is also available on this web site.
The Board's block listing in the Architects section of the Yellow Pages refers to its role in regulating the profession.
Pamphlets and brochures
A pamphlet titled 'Is your Architect registered?' - 'What is the Architects Registration Board?' introduces the Board and its main functions to the public. This pamphlet is under review to improve and update it.
A brochure titled Working with your Architect was published in the second half of 2003 after consultation. It features advice to the profession and clients of architects regarding the expectations and obligations of both parties. The aim is to educate and promote best practice.
The response to this brochure to date has been very positive, with additional orders from the profession. Over 12,000 brochures have been distributed to architects, information outlets such as the Building Advisory Centre and Archicentre.
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Newsletter for registered architects
A periodical newsletter is published, containing advice about Board decisions, the legislation and regulations, examinations and items of general interest.
Resources for Architects
A 'loose-leaf' folder containing information pertaining to the legislative responsibilities of architects is supplied to all registered architects in Victoria.
Guidelines to Architectural Practice and Code of Ethics
The Guidelines and Code of Ethics are subject to review and re-publication
Guidelines to registration and the Architectural Practice Examination
Applicants for registration are provided with guidelines to the process and the functions of the Board. Seminars for candidates for registration are held each year in conjunction with the RAIA.
Direct contact
Numerous telephone and direct inquiries from the public and the profession are handled by office staff as part of the daily operation. Advice is given on the full range of Board functions, including complaints, requirements for registration and the registration status of architects.
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