Eligibility for Architectural Registration Examinations
Eligibility to sit the Architecture Practice Exam (APE) or the Local or Overseas Experienced Practitioner Assessment (EPA) is controlled and managed by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) and the various state and territory Architects Registration Boards.
If you wish to apply for either the APE or EPA it is extremely important that you check your eligibility prior to signing up for the PARC Tutorials. In particular the suitability of your individual experience for inclusion in your application.
PARC has no control over your eligibility and we can't help if you are not eligible.
For candidates applying for the APE who have an architectural degree from another country you will need to have it assessed for equivalency by the AACA before you apply. We strongly suggest you wait until you have received your formal letter from AACA confirming your degree as equivalent before joining us as this can take some time to be issued. There are some exceptions to this rule. Information on accepted architectural degrees is available on AACA’s website.
See below for helpful links to the AACA and the Architects Registration Boards.
Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
The AACA website is where you will find all the information you need regarding both the process of, and your eligibility, for the APE. Start with the ‘Pathways to Registration’ menu and follow the prompts. You will also be able to download critical APE or EPA documents such as The National Competency Standards; Candidate Guides and Handbooks and Frequently Asked Questions.
AACA also assess the equivalency of overseas qualifications for the purposes of meeting the required prerequisite standard for the APE. All the information you need to begin this process is on their website.
Local Architects Registration Boards
The APE and some EPAs are managed in each jurisdiction by the relevant state and territory Architects Registration Board. Your local Board's website will have the details of where and when the APE and EPA is held in your jurisdiction and any requirements they may have in addition to AACA’s published requirements. Click on your state or territory to link to your local Architects Registration Board websites.