Eligible applicants can apply for this recognition process regardless of their registration status in Australia. Eligibility Australian or New Zealand undergraduate qualification that is a pathway qualification to one of the Australian Accredited Architecture qualifications. United Kingdom Architects Registration Board (UK ARB) prescribed qualification Part 2 Application Process Authentication of Australian Accredited Qualification: Applicants are required […]
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Eligible applicants can apply for this recognition process regardless of their registration status in the UK. Eligibility UK graduates seeking to be recognised in Australia must have the following: United Kingdom Architects Registration Board (UK ARB) prescribed qualifications Part 1 and Part 2. Application Process UK ARB Certificate of Eligibility: Applicants must obtain their Certificate of […]
Architectural Practice Examination Online Video Resources AACA 1.2021 National Standard of Competency for Architects (30 mins) Slides Download – 2021 National Standard of Competency for Architects 2021 National Standard of Competency for Architects 2021 National Standard of Competency for Architects Explanatory Notes 2. Architectural Practice Exam Part 1, 2 + 3 (30 mins) Slides Download – […]
2026 Architectural Practice Examination Dates Announced Candidates who wish to undertake the APE in 2026 must submit their Part 1 application (logbook and statement of practice) directly to the relevant Architect Registration Board on or before the following dates: Session 1 ACT, QLD, WA – Friday, 30 January 2026 NSW, NT, TAS,VIC – Sunday, 1 […]
The Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) will be introducing fee increases to two of its program streams, the Experienced Practitioner Assessment (EPA) and the Overseas Qualifications Assessment (OQA) next year. These changes will ensure the AACA can continue to deliver the best quality EPA and OQA programs and make the fee-for-service charges sustainable into […]
Competency-based pathway to the Architectural Practice Examination The National program of Assessment (NPrA) is a competency-based assessment for those who have substantial skills and experience in the architectural profession, but do not have a recognised architectural qualification. Taking the form of a complex* architectural project, successful completion of the National Program of Assessment is recognised […]
AACA has published the dates for the 2022 Architectural Practice Examination. The 2022 APE will be tested under the 2015 National Standard of Competency for Architects. The AACA Logbook (Version 7 2018) and Procedure for Candidates (January 2021) still apply to the 2022 APE. The 2023 APE will be tested under the 2021 National Standard […]
The Experienced Practitioner Assessment – LOCAL program provides an alternate pathway to registration for eligible applicants who obtained an accredited Australian architectural qualification, with post-graduate experience at the Principal Decision-Making level. The Experienced Practitioner Assessment – OVERSEAS provides an alternate pathway to registration for eligible overseas qualified applicants (resident in Australia) with post-graduate experience at […]
The AACA Overseas Qualifications Assessment (OQA) program – determines whether an overseas academic qualification is comparable to a current Australian accredited qualification in architecture. Skilled Migration Assessment – There is NO requirement to complete an Overseas Qualifications Assessment (OQA) if an individual has obtained an accredited Master of Architecture program from Australia, New Zealand or […]
What is online remote proctoring? Remote proctoring involves sitting the exam under live supervision using the computer’s webcam in a suitable location with internet connectivity. We will partner with, ProctorU*, who will provide the technical basis for each candidate to provide their own platform for the exam. ACER continues their services in professional advice on […]
AACA, in consultation with the Architect Registration Boards, is monitoring the COVID-19 situation. We continue to follow the guidance of the Commonwealth and State Health Departments in relation to gatherings of people; and advice on the examination from our expert consultants. As per the advice issued to successful candidates by Architect Registration Boards, candidates who […]
The NPrA provides an alternative entry to the Architectural Practice Examination for experienced design practitioners who have not completed an architectural qualification. The AACA’s National Program of Assessment is recognised by all Australian Architect Registration Boards as an alternate entry to the Architectural Practice Examination, successful completion of which is required prior to applying for […]
