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What's Happening
Review of the Australian Architecture Program
Accreditation and Recognition Procedure (APARP 01)
Invitation to make a submission
The Australian
Architecture Program Accreditation and Recognition Procedure (APARP 01) provides
for a review at five yearly intervals to ensure the continuing relevance of the
procedure.
The Architects
Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) and Australian Institute of Architects
(the Institute) has commenced the current review round and has instructed a Review
Panel chaired by Leigh Shutter, to undertake this task and to report back by the
end of 2010.
In its
initial discussions the Panel observed that many aspects of architectural practice
and education that informed the Procedure have changed since the previous review,
and that the Procedure requires broad scrutiny and input.
In this
respect, as part of its review strategy, the Panel would like to invite submissions
in accordance with its terms of reference, and as the first step in a continuing
dialogue, with those having an interest in the continuing use of the Procedure.
A copy
of the background statement and terms of reference follow. A copy of the APARP 01
may be obtained by
clicking here.
It would
be of assistance if your submission could identify the terms of reference addressed
in order to facilitate the classification of responses by the Review Panel. Please
forward your submission (no later than Friday 30 April 2010) to:
Martha
Liew
National
Education Manager
Australian
Institute of Architects
2/F, 41
Exhibition Street
MELBOURNE VIC
3000
Email:
Martha.liew@raia.com.au
Background Statement and Terms of Reference of
the Review Panel
March
2010
Architecture
programs offered by universities in Australia are subject to a review process known
as the Australian Architecture Program Accreditation
and Recognition Procedure.
The process
is conducted by registration authorities (the Architects Boards), the Architects
Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) and the Australian Institute of Architects
(the Institute). Legislative authority for the accreditation of architecture programs
rests with the relevant registration authority. The AACA lists accredited architecture
programs for the purposes of registration as an Architect in Australia.
It is
the policy of the AACA and the Institute that this Procedure be reviewed periodically
(5 yearly). It is for this purpose that the following terms of reference have been
produced.
Terms of Reference
The Review
Pane is required to:
. identify any
areas in the APARP 01 that require refinement, redefinition or revision
. identify any
omissions in the APARP 01
. consider the
clarity and definition of the terminology used throughout the APARP 01
The above
issues are to be considered in relation to their application to the architectural
profession and their relevance to legislative frameworks, education, practice and
terminology.
Following
the tasks identified above the Review Panel is required to:
. Draft an amended
APARP 01 document for the consideration of the Institute and AACA Councils.
The Review
Panel has the authority to co-opt assistance/advice from previous members of APARP
01 development/review panels.
The Review
Panel is required to consult with the relevant stakeholders.
The Review
Panel is required to submit the final draft amended APARP 01 document to the Institute
and AACA in accordance with an approved timetable.
THE AACA ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE EXAMINATIONBefore being eligible to apply for registration as an architect with a State or Territory Architects Registration Authority, it is necessary that Candidates pass the AACA Architectural Practice Examination (APE). 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. From mid-January 2010 the Log Book in Architectural Practice (NCSA/LB) will be available in electronic format from the AACA website.
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