The National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA)

The National Standard of Competency for Architects establishes the Standard for architectural education and assessment of professional competency prior to registration as an Architect in Australia. The Standard identifies the primary activities that are fundamental to the practice of architecture and in relation to which an architect is expected to demonstrate competence in the delivery of professional services.

Quick Reference Guide for Accreditation Procedure Documents and Resources

Accredited Architecture Qualifications

List of Accredited Architecture Qualifications for the purpose of registration as an architect.

Benchmarking Australia with other registration systems (June 2017)

Comparison of Australia’s regulatory framework of registration of architects with New Zealand, the UK, the USA

Architecture Program Accreditation Procedure 2018 – Full document set

Accreditation Review Panel Report Template

Accreditation Review Panel Report Part 7 PC Not Met Template

Provider Response to the Accreditation Review Panel Report Template

Provider Annual Report Template

Administrative Guidance for preparing Provider Annual Reports

Accreditation Procedure Clarifications (Sep 2018)

Accreditation Fee Schedule FY2018-19

Accreditation Standing Panel (As at July 2018)

Resource – Diagram: Key Provider and Panel Activities for an Accreditation Review Panel

Resource – Diagram: Accreditation Review Panel Report and Accreditation Decision

Resource – Diagram: Provider Annual Reporting Requirements

Resource – How to write an action item

Resource – Quick reference for NSCA Performance Criteria

Administrative and Travel Policy for Accreditation Activities

Accreditation Activity Reimbursements Claim Form

Sample invoice for claiming payment of a Sitting Fee

• National Standard of Competency for Architects/ Procedure for Candidates Booklet
• Logbook Guidance An overview of how to complete the Logbook.
• Log Sheets

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Revised NEP – Important Information for Candidates

The AACA has a policy of continuous improvement to all assessment programs.  This information outlines the main changes to the National Examination Paper which will be implemented in April 2018.