To complete the first session of the Architectural Practice Examination (APE) in 2016 you must finalise your Stage 2 Overseas Qualifications Assessment by Friday 30th October 2015.

Application for Stage 2 is open to those who have undertaken an AACA Stage 1 Provisional Assessment. Please note a successful outcome in the Provisional Assessment process is not required to apply for Stage 2. You must be a resident in Australia to apply for Stage 2.

Stage 2 requires you to demonstrate that you meet specified Elements of the National Competency Standard for Architects (NCSA) through a Portfolio of projects that can be a: • Student Portfolio OR • Professional Portfolio OR • Combined Student and Professional Portfolio. And a short interview held in your State or Territory.

Please take a close look at the Guidance material for the Portfolio and ensure you address the competency elements matrix in format outlined-In order to provide concise portfolio please ensure the portfolio is focused on the competencies.

If you are considering sitting the Architectural Practice Exam for registration next year – please refer to the your State or Territory Registration Board websites for times of the exams noting there is an earlier lodgement date for the Logbook.

If you have any questions about the program please contact our office on 02 6230 0506.