Workshop: A race against time: successes and challenges of alternative routes to licensing

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

2. TheCanadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB)

3. The CACB 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).  Canadian Architectural Certification Board Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities CALA Canadian Council of University Schools of Architecture. CCUSA

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

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. CACB OPERATIONS OVERVIEW 2 3 1 Academic Certification Architectural Accreditation BEFA Certification Application Application Accreditation Visit Satisfaction of the Satisfaction of the Satisfaction of the Pan-Canadian standards of competency for practice in Canada Conditions and Procedures for Accreditation Canadian Education Standard (CES) CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION ACCREDITATION

8. 1 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 withthe Canadian Education Standard (CES) establishedby the regulators for a professional degree/diploma in architecture.

9. ACADEMIC CERTIFICATION 1 • APPLICATION PROCESS Eligibility Assessment CACB Website www.cacb-ccca.ca Completeness Check and Preliminary Review APPLICATION Assessment Academic Certification

10. 2 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: University of British Columbia University of Calgary Carleton University Dalhousie University Université Laval University of Manitoba McGill University Université de Montréal Ryerson University University of Toronto University of Waterloo

11. 2 ARCHITECTURAL ACCREDITATION ACCREDITATION PROCESS PUBLIC 5 5 CACB 4 Program Accreditation Visit Accreditation Decision 1 Self-Assessment Visiting Team 2 Architecture Program Report Visiting Team Report 3 Board Conditions and Procedures for Accreditation Conditions and Procedures for Accreditation

12. Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects (BEFA) Certification 3 The Broadly Experienced Foreign Architects (BEFA) Program is an alternative path to licensure. 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 With the BEFA Certificate, successful candidates can apply for licensure to the provincial/territorial association they have chosen to register with.

13. 3 BEFA Certification • APPLICATION PROCESS Eligibility CACB Website www.cacb-ccca.ca/befa Self- Assessment BEFA ON-LINE APPLICATION Interview BEFA Certification

14. TheBroadly Experienced Foreign Architects (BEFA) Program is an alternative pathway to licensure

15. Pathways to licensure In Architecture Main Pathway: 3Es Education CACB Academic Certification Examination Experience Internship Program Registration Licensure 2 Y Alternative Pathway: BEFA Program Competencybasedassessment Licensed Architect in foreign jurisdiction Self- Assessment Interview Eligibility confirmed to the Program 1Y

16. Eligibility Criteria Candidates must have: an Architectural degree. practiced as a licensed/registered architect in a foreign jurisdiction. 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. 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

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

18. Thank you ! Merci !