Architectural Practice Exam (APE)

APE Part 3:  Oral Examination

Candidates who successfully complete APE Part 2 – the NEP – are invited by the relevant Board to submit for an interview conducted by two experienced practitioners, qualified to conduct APE Interviews. Interviews are conducted over a period of approximately 45 minutes to one hour and are informed by the Logbook and Statement material submitted by the candidate in support of his/her application to sit the APE.

The interview will seek to confirm the experience claimed by the candidate and to consider the candidate’s response to practice situations that may be beyond the candidate’s personal experience. Reports of interview are prepared by the examiners using a proforma report sheet. Unsuccessful candidates are provided with an indication of the competency areas found unsatisfactory during interview. Records of the results (pass/fail) of interview are kept by the relevant Board and by AACA.

Satisfactory completion of the interview is completion of the APE. Successful candidates may apply for registration to their Architects Registration Board.

Information about APE Parts 1 and 2 can be accessed from the previous page.

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