On the regulation

BRIEFING
of
Architectural Practice
Examination
Registration
Architects

Board
NSW

Tim Horton, Registrar

A Ian McCaig, Convenor
Melanie Bayl-Smith, Examiner
Kyra Thomas, Architect
On the Regulation
of Architects

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Dr Kirsten Orr
Registrar
NSW Architects Registration Board
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Context
Context
What does the Architects
Registration Board do?

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Context
The National
Standard of
Competency
for Architects
 The Standard
and what it means
for you

Accreditation Basis of the Architectural Establishes the scope

of university Practice Exam for of architectural
courses registration practice
Understanding
the Standard

Design Documentation Project Delivery Practice Management

Understanding
the Standard

Design Documentation Project Delivery Practice Management

1. Project Briefing 5. Detailed Design 7. Procurement 9. Practice Management

2. Pre-Design 6. Documentation 8. Construction Stage

3. Conceptual Design

4. Schematic Design
Understanding
the Standard
Understanding
the Standard
Understanding
the Standard
Understanding
the Standard
The Standard
and what it means
for you

Application of creative imagination, aesthetic judgement and critical evaluation in

formulating design options.

Design response incorporates assessment of the physical location and relevant wider
regional, contextual and environmental issues.

Exploration and application of ordering, sequencing and modelling of three-

dimensional form and spatial content.

Application of manual and digital graphic techniques and modelling to describe three-
dimensional form and spatial relationships.

Application of creative imagination and aesthetic judgement to produce coherent

design.

Application of creative imagination and aesthetic judgement in producing a resolved

project design in regard to site planning, physical composition and spatial planning as
appropriate to the project brief.
The Standard
and what it means
for you

Identification of available procurement methods and assessment of relevance and Knowledge and application of professional ethics and ethical practices in respect to practice
application for the project. management and provision of professional services.

Selection process for appropriately qualified contractors is in accordance with Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements and obligations in regard to architectural
procurement method and project contract. practice, practice management and registration as an architect.

Knowledge and implementation of appropriate practice model to ensure efficient, Clear and consistent communication with client and relevant stakeholders throughout
effective and ethical professional service. project.

Knowledge of the legal and ethical obligations relating to copyright and intellectual
property requirements.
The Standard
and what it means
for you

.Establishment, analysis and evaluation of client project requirements and objectives. Incorporation of the project requirements and objectives in accordance with Project Brief
and approved Detailed Design.

Identification of factors that may impact on client project requirements and

objectives. Timely completion and communication of accurate and comprehensible documents that
will include, as required, drawings, models, specifications, schedules and other relevant
modes of information.
Identification, analysis and integration of information relevant to siting of project.

Project documentation is in accordance with, and appropriate to, the project contract and
Application of principles controlling planning, development and design for the project project procurement procedure.
site.

Identification of available procurement methods and assessment of relevance and

Design response incorporates assessment of relevant legislation, codes and industry application to the project.
standards.

Identification and application of the process and administration systems needed to fulfil all
Evaluation and integration of regulatory requirements. obligations under project contract.

Identification and adoption of a strategy, program and process of documentation Construction progress and quality is systematically reviewed and monitored as required
integrated through all project stages to enable project delivery. under the contract provisions.

Continuing coordination and integration of information and project material from Identification and application of all relevant processes required for certification of monetary
relevant consultants, specialists and suppliers. claims, project variations, extensions of time, project instructions or other administrative
responsibilities under the contract provisions.
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The essential guides
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 Architects
1
Act (NSW)
2003
The objects of this Act are;

to ensure that architects provide services to the public in

a professional and competent manner, and

to provide mechanisms to discipline architects who are

found to have acted unprofessionally or incompetently,
and

to ensure that the public is appropriately informed

about the qualifications and competence of individuals
or organisations holding themselves out as architects,
and

to promote a better understanding of architectural

issues in the community.
 Architects
1
Act (NSW)
2003
The objects of this Act are;

to ensure that architects provide services to the public in

a professional and competent manner, and

to provide mechanisms to discipline architects who are

found to have acted unprofessionally or incompetently,
and

to ensure that the public is appropriately informed

about the qualifications and competence of individuals
or organisations holding themselves out as architects,
and

to promote a better understanding of architectural

issues in the community.
 Architects
1
Act (NSW)
2003
 Architects
1
Act (NSW)
2003
 Use of the Title
‘ARCHITECT’

(1) An individual must not represent himself or herself to be an

architect, and must not allow himself or herself to be
represented to be an architect unless he or she is an
architect.

Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units.

(2) A person must not represent an individual to be

an architect if the person knows, or ought
reasonably to know, that the individual is not an architect.

Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units (in the case of an

individual) or 200 penalty units (in the case of a corporation).
 Use of the Title
‘ARCHITECT’

(1) An individual must not represent himself or herself to be an

architect, and must not allow himself or herself to be
represented to be an architect unless he or she is an
architect.

Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units.

(2) A person must not represent an individual to be

an architect if the person knows, or ought
reasonably to know, that the individual is not an architect.

Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units (in the case of an

individual) or 200 penalty units (in the case of a corporation).
Use of the Title
‘ARCHITECT’

If you are,
you must
Use of the Title
‘ARCHITECT’

If you are, If you aren’t,

you must you can’t
 Use of the Title
‘ARCHITECT’

If you are, If you aren’t,

you must you can’t

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Use of the Title
‘ARCHITECT’

You can
Use of the Title
‘ARCHITECT’

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 Architects
1
Act (NSW)
2003
 Architects
1
Act (NSW)
2003
NSW Architects
Code of
Professional
Conduct
“A failure to comply with the Code
may constitute unsatisfactory
professional conduct…and may be
grounds for disciplinary action”
NSW Architects
Code of
Professional
Conduct
NSW Architects
Code of
Professional
Conduct
NSW Architects
Code of
Professional
Conduct
NSW Architects
Code of • Information and disclosures
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Professional •
provision of architectural services generally
Disclosures of conflicts of interest

Conduct •
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Provision of information to clients and prospective clients
Client agreements
• Building contracts
• Deposits and retainers
• Record keeping
• Provision of statement of account
• Inspection of documents by client
• Maintaining knowledge of architectural services provided
• Advising client of inability to follow client instructions

• Professional indemnity insurance

• Continuing professional development

• Dealings with the public

• Representations concerning architectural work

• Dealings with other architects

NSW Architects
2\
Code of
Professional
Conduct
The Code
 NSW Architects
2Code of
Professional
Conduct
 NSW Architects
2Code of
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Conduct
 NSW Architects
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Code of
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