1 Workshop: A race against time: successes and challenges of alternative routes to licensing Metropolis 16 th National Conference March 12-15, 2014 Gatineau, Quebec

2 The Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) The Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB)

3 C anadian A rchitectural L icensing A uthorities CALA C anadian A rchitectural L icensing A uthorities CALA C anadian C ouncil of U niversity S chools of A rchitecture. CCUSA C anadian C ouncil of U niversity S chools of A rchitecture. CCUSA C anadian A rchitectural C ertification B oard C anadian A rchitectural C ertification B oard The CACB is a national independent non-profit entity constituted by agreement of the Canadian architectural licensing authorities (CALA) and the Canadian Council of University Schools of Architecture (CCUSA). The CACB

4 Bridging design education and the practice of architecture through the pursuit of excellence in certification and accreditation. 1.Certification of educational qualifications of graduates in Architecture. 2. Accreditation of professional programs in Architecture in Canada. 3.Certification of professional qualifications of Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects. Mission and Mandate Mission Mandate

5 Governance The Canadian Architectural Certification Board is governed by a Board of Directors who are appointed for a term of three years. The CACB’s office is located in Ottawa, Ontario at 1 Nicholas, Suite 710. K1N 7B7

6 OPERATIONS OVERVIEW

7 Academic Certification CACB OPERATIONS OVERVIEW Application Canadian Education Standard (CES ) Architectural Accreditation Accreditation Visit Conditions and Procedures for Accreditation BEFA Certification Application Pan-Canadian standards of competency for practice in Canada CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION ACCREDITATION Satisfaction of the 1 23

8 ACADEMIC CERTIFICATION The CACB is the sole organization recognized by the architectural profession in Canada to assess the educational qualifications (credentials) of architecture graduates. Academic certification is a mandatory first step towards licensure and registration. Academic certification demonstrates that an individual’s academic qualifications comply with the Canadian Education Standard (CES) established by the regulators for a professional degree/diploma in architecture. 1

9 CACB Website CACB Website Assessment Completeness Check and Preliminary Review Completeness Check and Preliminary Review Eligibility Assessment Academic Certification Academic Certification ACADEMIC CERTIFICATION APPLICATION PROCESS APPLICATION 1

10 ARCHITECTURAL ACCREDITATION The CACB is the sole organization recognized by the architectural profession in Canada to accredit professional degree programs in architecture. Professional accreditation means that a program has been evaluated and meets CACB Conditions and the Procedures for Accreditation. Accredited Programs in Canada: Master of Architecture (M. Arch) of: 2 University of British ColumbiaUniversity of CalgaryCarleton University Dalhousie UniversityUniversité LavalUniversity of ManitobaMcGill University Université de MontréalRyerson UniversityUniversity of TorontoUniversity of Waterloo

11 Architecture Program Report Accreditation Decision Board Self- Assessment Visiting Team Report Conditions and Procedures for Accreditation ACCREDITATION PROCESS Program CACB PUBLIC Accreditation Visit Visiting Team 5 1 Conditions and Procedures for Accreditation ARCHITECTURAL ACCREDITATION 2

12 Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects (BEFA) Certification Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects (BEFA) Certification The BEFA Program assesses broadly based experience of foreign architects against Pan- Canadian standards of competency for practice in Canada. Successful candidates are granted a BEFA certificate The Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects (BEFA) Program is an alternative path to licensure. 3 With the BEFA Certificate, successful candidates can apply for licensure to the provincial/territorial association they have chosen to register with.

13 APPLICATION PROCESS CACB Website CACB Website Interview Self- Assessment Self- Assessment Eligibility BEFA Certification BEFA Certification BEFA ON-LINE APPLICATION BEFA ON-LINE APPLICATION BEFA Certification 3

14 The Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects (BEFA) Program is an alternative pathway to licensure

15 E ducation CACB Academic Certification E ducation CACB Academic Certification Self- Assessment Self- Assessment Examination E xperience Internship Program E xperience Internship Program Licensed Architect in foreign jurisdiction Licensed Architect in foreign jurisdiction Eligibility confirmed to the Program Eligibility confirmed to the Program Interview Main Pathway: 3Es Registration Licensure Registration Licensure Alternative Pathway: BEFA Program 2 Y 1Y Competency based assessment

16 an Architectural degree. at least seven (7) years of post-registration/licensure experience in architecture within the last 10 years. obtained at least six (6) months of relevant Canadian architectural work experience by the time of the assessment interview. This work experience cannot be gained more than three (3) years before the date scheduled for the assessment interview. practiced as a licensed/registered architect in a foreign jurisdiction. Eligibility Criteria this experience must be gained under the personal supervision and direction of a registered/licensed architect within the Canadian province or territory in which the candidate intends to be licensed/registered Candidates must have:

Assessors Panel Assignment by BEFA Coordinator: -Chair; -National; and -Regional. 17 Chair’s Preliminary Review All Panel members Review for eligibility to the interview No Request for more information and/or documents Yes Successful No Pre-interview Remedial Actions Unsuccessful Post-interview Remedial Actions Yes Completeness Check by BEFA Coordinator Yes BEFA Certification BEFA Certification Interview Self-Assessment Eligibility BEFA Application Process-Detailed

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