Architectural Practice Professional

Course aim

To prepare students for employment in architectural practices under moderate supervision leading to registration as an architect according to State or Territory legislation.

Course content

Students will gain knowledge in the processes involved in registering as an Architect through liaison with registration authorities and professional organisations, and be familiar with RAIA advisory notes, guide letters and proforma including attending the RAIA employment seminar. Students will develop skills in preparing a resume and portfolio and responding to an Expression of Interest (EOI). Students will also have an introduction to the Australian legal system, law of contract and tort, types of building contracts and become familiar with alternate means of dispute resolution.

Textbook(s)

(Electronic Resource) 2010, Acumen, The Australian Institute of Architects, Melbourne, Vic

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Seminar	1 hour x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Assignment 1: Introductory workshop, advisory notes and contracts. , Responding to an EOI, resume and portfolio, Take home paper

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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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.