Professional Architectural Practice

Course aim

To develop students' understanding of ethics and the regulatory framework related to professional architectural practice including agreements between architects, clients, and consultants, and the process of administering standard forms of building contracts.

Course content

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the social, ethical, and cultural values relevant to architectural practice and the impacts on project users and broader communities. Students will develop knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements and obligations related to practicing as a registered architect in Australia; the processes involved in registering as an architect; professional organisations associated with the practice of architecture; the preparation of specifications and schedules; an understanding of agreements between architects, clients, and consultants; the administration of tendering processes and standard forms of building contracts; methods of dispute resolution; and knowledge of appropriate verbal, written, and visual means to communicate relevant aspects of architecture.

Students will develop and apply skills and knowledge specific to NSCA (National Standard of Competency for Architects) criteria: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 6.4, 7.1, 8.1, 9.5, 9.6, 9.7, and 9.8.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 10 weeks
Seminar	1 hour x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
Lecture	2 hours x 10 weeks
Seminar	1 hour x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Project, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.