Experienced Practitioner Assessment

If you are registered as an architect overseas or you have worked with complex projects and have a relevant architectural qualification, you may be able to take the Experienced Practitioner Assessment pathway to register in Victoria.

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Victoria's architectural profession includes architects who have previously practised in other parts of Australia or overseas. Even with relevant experience, you must register with the ARBV to work as an architect in Victoria.

The Experienced Practitioner Assessment (EPA) is the pathway for applicants who have experience in Australia or overseas, working in a principal decision-maker role on complex projects.

Find out more about AACA's Experienced Practitioner Assessment program.

If you are registered overseas

If you are qualified and registered as an architect in another country, you can apply to the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia's (AACA’s) Experienced Practitioner Assessment. This program is administered by the AACA on behalf of the ARBV. Once you complete the EPA program, you can apply to register with the ARBV.

Application criteria

The following is required for those seeking to apply for the EPA:

  • hold a professional qualification in architecture that would permit you to seek registering as an architect in the relevant jurisdiction
  • have ten (10) years' relevant professional post-graduate experience
  • have complex project experience in the Project Portfolio that is not older than fifteen (15) years from date of EPA application
  • have experience as a Principal Decision-Maker
  • have 12 months' professional experience in Australia within the last three (3) years
  • be a resident of Australia
  • be proficient in English (if English is not your first language).

View the Experienced Practitioner Assessment Applicant Guide.

If you have experience working in Australia

If you have an Australian accredited qualification, you can apply to the AACA’s Experienced Practitioner Assessment (Local Practitioners). This program is administered by the AACA on behalf of the ARBV. Once you complete the EPA program, you can apply to register with the ARBV.

Application criteria

The following is required for those seeking to apply for the EPA:

  • hold a professional Australian qualification in architecture (minimum length 5 years)
  • have ten (10) years' relevant professional post-graduate experience
  • have complex project experience in the Project Portfolio that is not older than fifteen (15) years from date of EPA application
  • have experience as a Principal Decision-Maker
  • have 12 months' professional experience in Australia within the last three (3) years
  • be a resident of Australia.

View the Experienced Practitioner Assessment Applicant Guide.

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