Architectural Practice Examination
The Architectural Practice Examination (APE) is conducted in Western Australia twice a year (April/May and September/October), and is the final qualification required for registration in all States and Territories of Australia.
The APE is conducted in three parts:
Part 1: Eligibility - Examination of Logbook and Statement of Practical Experience;
Part 2: National Examination Paper (NEP); and
Part 3: Examination by Interview.
Dates for all parts of the APE are listed in Latest News.
Additional information about the APE can be downloaded from the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) website under ‘Publications’ (www.aaca.org.au). Refer to National Competency Standards in Architecture (NCSA), A Guide for Candidates (NCSA GC) and Reference Guide for Candidates (NCSA REF/G).
Briefing Session
Briefing sessions to assist candidates prepare for the APE are conducted by the Board twice during the year. Dates for the briefing sessions are listed in Latest News. Briefing sessions are held at the Board’s offices at 33 Broadway, Nedlands. Bookings are essential, so please contact the Board for further information and to make a booking.
Part 1: Eligibility – Logbook and Statement of Experience
Candidates are required to record a minimum of 3000 hours (about 2 years) of practical experience against seven mandatory competencies and submit a Statement of Practical Experience.
It is a requirement of the examination that practical experience be logged in the AACA Log Book. From January 2010 an electronic logbook is available free of charge from the AACA website. Click here to go to the AACA website and download the logbook. Hardcopy logbooks will be accepted by the Board until the end of 2011; however, use of the electronic logbook is encouraged.
Click here to download instructions for submitting your logbook if you have a hardcopy logbook.
Click here to download instructions for submitting your logbook if you have an electronic logbook.
Click here to download an application form for Parts 1 & 2 of the APE.
Part 2: National Examination Paper (NEP)
The NEP is a one hour, closed book, multiple choice examination. A sample examination paper is available on the AACA website (www.aaca.org.au).
Part 3: Examination by Interview
The examination by interview is conducted by two Board examiners who are experienced practitioners. The interview will take approximately one hour.
Fees
The following examination fees are being reviewed and are subject to change:
Parts 1 & 2: $350
Part 3: $300
Part 3 Supplementary: $300
