APE Logbook of Experience

On 21 July 2011 the 80 page Logbook was updated.  If you have been using a version of the Logbook published prior to that date  click here for information about how it may affect you.No action is required if your completed logbook will require 40 pages or less.

No action is required if your completed Logbook will require 40 pages or less.

From 1 January 2012 electronic submission of Logbooks will be mandatory.

Review of Australian Architecture Program Accreditation and Recognition Procedure (APARP 01)

The Australian Architecture Program Accreditation and Recognition Procedure (DOC APARP) is currently under review .

A copy of the revised draft architecture program accreditation procedure is available for your information at: architecture.com.au/ANZ APAP. Please note that the draft document only includes one sample Subject Area Pro Forma at this stage.

You are invited to forward final comments on the draft document to the Work Group responsible for the Review at: education@raia.com.au by cob 1 August 2011.

Migration Skills Assessment

AACA is aware that a number of reforms to the Department of Immigration & Citizenship’s (DIAC) General Skilled Migration program take effect from 1 July 2011.  Details are available from the DIAC website at http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm

In response to the DIAC reforms, the AACA application form for Assessment of Academic Qualifications in Architecture for Migration Purposes – Form M – has been revised and must be used for applications for skills assessments lodged after 1 July 2011.

Recognition of Hong Kong Qualifications

Australia has signed a mutual recognition agreement with Hong Kong for recognition of two Hong Kong architectural qualifications.  The agreement is effective from December 2010.

APEC Architect

Australia has now signed Bi-lateral Agreements under the APEC Architect framework with Chinese Taipei and Japan, and a Tri-lateral Agreement with Singapore and New Zealand.

Review of Graduate Equivalence (RGE)

AACA has developed a new process, as part of the  assessment of overseas academic qualifications in architecture for the purpose of meeting the academic requirements leading to the process of registration as an architect in Australia.   People with overseas qualifications in architecture who no longer have their student portfolio, but who meet certain other criteria, including a prior Provisional Assessment, can obtain a final assessment of their qualifications through this process.   Further details can be accessed from the Overseas Educated page.  

The AACA Architectural Practice Examination

The AACA Architectural Practice Examination (APE) is generally conducted twice a year in each State and Territory of Australia.

Candidates intending to apply for admission to an APE should contact the Architects Registration Authority in the State or Territory in which they reside.

Documentation relating to the APE may be downloaded from the publications page, including the Log Book in Architectural Practice (NCSA/LB).