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What is the primary role of the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB)?
What is the primary role of the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB)?
Which of the following best describes the Canadian Education Standard (CES)?
Which of the following best describes the Canadian Education Standard (CES)?
Who elects the directors of the CACB?
Who elects the directors of the CACB?
Which principle is NOT followed by the CACB in its activities?
Which principle is NOT followed by the CACB in its activities?
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What does the CACB certify for broadly experienced foreign architects?
What does the CACB certify for broadly experienced foreign architects?
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What is a requirement for a foreign licensed architect to receive certification in Canada?
What is a requirement for a foreign licensed architect to receive certification in Canada?
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Which pathway to licensure is available for candidates who registered prior to certain dates?
Which pathway to licensure is available for candidates who registered prior to certain dates?
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What does AIBC require from candidates seeking licensure through experience requirements?
What does AIBC require from candidates seeking licensure through experience requirements?
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What type of education do university programs in architecture provide?
What type of education do university programs in architecture provide?
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What is an outcome of not meeting the usual requirements for registration in British Columbia?
What is an outcome of not meeting the usual requirements for registration in British Columbia?
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Study Notes
Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB)
- A national independent non-profit corporation
- Elected directors from the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA), the Canadian Council of University Schools of Architecture (CCUSA), and the Canadian Architecture Students Association (CASA)
- Responsible for assessing educational qualifications of architecture graduates and accrediting professional architecture programs in Canada
- Head office in Ottawa, Ontario
- Adheres to principles of fairness, transparency, clarity and ethical business practices
Canadian Education Standard for Architects (CES)
- The academic qualification requirement for candidates seeking to practise architecture in Canada
- Developed in accordance with the UNESCO/UIA Charter for Architectural Education and the UIA Accord on Recommended International Standards on Professionalism in Architectural Practice
Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect (BEFA) Certification
- Allows foreign architects to receive certification and then apply for a license to practice in Canada
Professional Degree Programs in Architecture
- Provide education that includes critical analysis and integration of knowledge
- Analytical study provides general knowledge required to undertake design and construction phases
- CACB Conditions and Terms for Accreditation and the CACB Procedures for Accreditation are the documents that outline program standards for accredited programs in Canada
RAIC Syllabus Program
- National alternative path to architectural licensure
- Owned and managed by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada with support from Athabasca University
- Combination of academic study, design studio and work experience
- Academic courses are provided online
- Design studios are operated in 12 cities across Canada with instruction provided by volunteer licensed practitioners
- Extensive work experience is required to graduate from the program
- Students are required to be employed in an architectural practice and work under the supervision of a licensed architect
Internship in Architecture Program (IAP)
- Established by provincial and territorial associations of architects
- The objective is to ensure candidates gain enough experience to meet recognized standards of practical skill and professionalism
- Requires interns to complete a total of 3,720 hours of experience (over a minimum of two years) in 17 categories of practice
- Mentors can provide guidance and support
Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC)
- The professional examination to become a licensed architect
- The ExAC is composed of four sections
- Exam is set annually by each Canadian jurisdiction
- Covers the following topic areas as set out in the Internship in Architecture Program:
- Programming
- Site and Environmental Analysis
- Coordinating Engineering Systems
- Cost Management
- Schematic Design
- Design Development
- Code Research (NBC 2015 Edition)
- Final Project
- Bidding and Contract Negotiations
- Construction Phase – Office
- Construction Phase – Site
- Project Management
Reciprocity Agreement Between Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities
- All provinces and the Northwest Territories have adopted common admission standards
- The Canadian Education Standard, the Internship in Architecture Program, and the generalized use of the ExAC have made getting licensed in Canada largely consistent
- This has resulted in a reciprocity agreement where a license from one jurisdiction is recognized by other jurisdictions.
Inter-Recognition Agreement Between the NCARB and the CCAC
- Agreement between Canadian architects and their counterparts in the US under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
- Common admission standards in both countries contributed to the ability to negotiate this agreement
- The CACB’s accreditation conditions and procedures are similar to those of the NAAB
- Both organizations recognize programs accredited by the other
- Canadian political and demographic features are different from those in the US
- The Internship in Architecture Program’s objectives, procedures and duration are similar to those of the Intern Development Program in the United States
- The ExAC is recognized by NCARB as equivalent
- The ARE is recognized in Canada
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Test your knowledge of the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) and its educational standards for architects. This quiz covers the principles of accreditation, the Canadian Education Standard for Architects, and the Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect (BEFA) Certification. Enhance your understanding of architectural education in Canada.
