Training to become a Jersey Chartered Architect
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Traditional Seven Year Route
The usual route to qualify as an Architect is by gaining a BA(Hons) or BSc(Hons) Degree in Architecture at a UK University validated by RIBA for the RIBA Part 1 Examination; then undertaking a years practical training experience working in an Architects office, then gaining a post-graduate Diploma in Architecture (DipArch) or Masters degree validated by RIBA for the RIBA Part 2 Examination, then a further years practical training experience and finally studying for and passing a final set of examinations called the Professional Practice Examination in Architecture validated by RIBA for the RIBA Part 3 Examination. For more information see Becoming an Architect.
You will then be eligible to register as an Architect with the UK Architects Registration Board; enabling you to also register as a Jersey Chartered Architect in the Royal Court of Jersey. Optionally you will also be entitled to join the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) as a full RIBA Chartered Member and use the RIBA Logo.
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Training to become a Jersey Chartered Architect
Jersey Architects, AJA
Highlands College Architectural Technology courses leading to OBE courses
Highlands College in Jersey provides a range of part-time day release courses in Architectural Technology from BTEC Level 3 through HNC Diploma in Construction to BSc(Hons) in Architectural Technology. Typical routes comprise:
(a) School leaver age 16 with 4no. GCSE’s Grade ‘C’ or above undertakes BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment through day-release, evening classes & part-time study for 2 years, then progresses to HNC Level;
Part-time Study
A number of schools of architecture offer part-time RIBA validated courses which can enable students to train in architecture whilst also earning a salary, though it will take longer to qualify via this route. If you are interested in studying on a part-time basis, then you should contact your chosen school of architecture directly, to see if this route is available.
Accredited Prior Learning (APL) or Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
Some schools offer entry with advanced standing to applicants with related qualifications, by assessing whether the content of the course they have studied is relevant to architecture. If you are already studying on a different course at a university which has a school of architecture, arrange to speak to the admissions tutor. If you want to start your studies again somewhere else, the school may give you some exemptions from parts of their course in recognition of related subjects you have already studied. This is strictly at the discretion of the school of architecture concerned.
Mature Students
Even if you don't possess the usual admissions requirements in terms of qualifications, some schools are happy to judge a mature student on other grounds, such as your experience and your portfolio. Some universities and higher education colleges run foundation courses and access courses to enable you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills, prior to starting a degree course.
The AJA’s Student Representative is Paul Pearson, who is currently undertaking the office-based OBE course leading to RIBA Part 2 examination. He would be delighted to discuss the options with you and welcomes contact with any student of architecture. The AJA welcomes Jersey students studying a recognised Architecture course who want to become a Student AJA Member, which is free of any membership subscription cost.
Contact: Paul Pearson, BDK Architects T: 01534 768740 E: mailto:paul.pearson@bdkarchitects.com
(b) School leaver age 18 with 5no. GCSEs Grade ‘C’ or above plus “A†levels equating to 120 UCAS points (or existing student progressing from BTEC Level 3) undertakes HNC Diploma in Construction through day-release, evening classes & part-time study for 2 years giving exemption from BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology Year 1;
(c) Progressing from HNC Diploma in Construction aged 20, with 5no. GCSEs Grade ‘C’ or above plus “A†levels equating to 220 UCAS points undertakes BSc (Hons) Degree in Architectural Technology through, evening classes & part-time study for 2 years plus Block Weeks away at London South Bank University. For more information on these courses at Highlands please contact Tony Bechelet T: 608612 / E: tony.bechelet@highlands.ac.uk
Having obtained this Degree (between 21-23 years old) you then have option to either become a CIAT Architectural Technologist (having first gained 6 years work experience) or while still working in a Jersey Architects practice progress onto the RIBA Examination in Architecture for Office-based Candidates; see RIBA OBE Distance Learning. Depending on how you progress it is possible to qualify as an Architect between 27-28 years of age, having worked during whole of your studies.
This is termed the “Traditional Route†requiring seven years of study, passing examinations and practical experience. Whilst that might sound daunting it is the shortest route to qualification and well worth the commitment, giving you a recognised career for the rest of your life. The Education Department of the States of Jersey does provide means-tested grants for both undergraduate degree and postgraduate courses for less well-off families, but if your parents are not eligible for a grant then expect the 5 years of study to cost in region of £100K. During the 2 years of practical training experience you can expect to receive a modest salary from the practice employing you.
Other Local / Office Based Routes
There is a common misconception the “Traditional Route†is the only option available to qualify as an Architect; but there are other available routes usually involving training while working in an Architects office under supervision of a qualified Architect. You could first undertake Jersey based courses in Architectural Technology provided by Highlands College up to degree level; thereby enabling you to then step into the “Traditional Route†at post-graduate level, or continue working in a local Jersey Architects Practice while stepping into the RIBA Examination in Architecture for Office-based Candidates at RIBA Part 2 level. Although these other routes generally involve longer periods of study prior to qualification they do allow you to earn while you learn. A brief overview of these options:
The RIBA Examination in Architecture for Office-based Candidates (OBE)
The RIBA Examination for Office-based Candidates offers an established, self-study route to qualification for candidates working in architectural practices who are unable to attend courses in schools of architecture. These courses are provided by Oxford Brookes University on behalf of RIBA. The course can be entered at either Part I or Part II level, but there is a pre-requisite of three years practical experience and candidates must have the support of a practice during the period of study, fee’s are considerably less but travel, hotels and the cost of employing a tutor must be considered before embarking on the course. Course fees and costs are usually shared by the practice with additional study days. For more information see RIBA OBE Distance Learning.
Highlands College Architectural Technology courses leading to OBE courses
Highlands College in Jersey provides a range of part-time day release courses in Architectural Technology from BTEC Level 3 through HNC Diploma in Construction to BSc(Hons) in Architectural Technology. Typical routes comprise:
(a) School leaver age 16 with 4no. GCSE’s Grade ‘C’ or above undertakes BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment through day-release, evening classes & part-time study for 2 years, then progresses to HNC Level;
Part-time Study
A number of schools of architecture offer part-time RIBA validated courses which can enable students to train in architecture whilst also earning a salary, though it will take longer to qualify via this route. If you are interested in studying on a part-time basis, then you should contact your chosen school of architecture directly, to see if this route is available.
Accredited Prior Learning (APL) or Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
Some schools offer entry with advanced standing to applicants with related qualifications, by assessing whether the content of the course they have studied is relevant to architecture. If you are already studying on a different course at a university which has a school of architecture, arrange to speak to the admissions tutor. If you want to start your studies again somewhere else, the school may give you some exemptions from parts of their course in recognition of related subjects you have already studied. This is strictly at the discretion of the school of architecture concerned.
Mature Students
Even if you don't possess the usual admissions requirements in terms of qualifications, some schools are happy to judge a mature student on other grounds, such as your experience and your portfolio. Some universities and higher education colleges run foundation courses and access courses to enable you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills, prior to starting a degree course.
The AJA’s Student Representative is Paul Pearson, who is currently undertaking the office-based OBE course leading to RIBA Part 2 examination. He would be delighted to discuss the options with you and welcomes contact with any student of architecture. The AJA welcomes Jersey students studying a recognised Architecture course who want to become a Student AJA Member, which is free of any membership subscription cost.
Contact: Paul Pearson, BDK Architects T: 01534 768740 E: mailto:paul.pearson@bdkarchitects.com
(b) School leaver age 18 with 5no. GCSEs Grade ‘C’ or above plus “A†levels equating to 120 UCAS points (or existing student progressing from BTEC Level 3) undertakes HNC Diploma in Construction through day-release, evening classes & part-time study for 2 years giving exemption from BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology Year 1;
(c) Progressing from HNC Diploma in Construction aged 20, with 5no. GCSEs Grade ‘C’ or above plus “A†levels equating to 220 UCAS points undertakes BSc (Hons) Degree in Architectural Technology through, evening classes & part-time study for 2 years plus Block Weeks away at London South Bank University. For more information on these courses at Highlands please contact Tony Bechelet T: 608612 / E: tony.bechelet@highlands.ac.uk
Having obtained this Degree (between 21-23 years old) you then have option to either become a CIAT Architectural Technologist (having first gained 6 years work experience) or while still working in a Jersey Architects practice progress onto the RIBA Examination in Architecture for Office-based Candidates; see RIBA OBE Distance Learning. Depending on how you progress it is possible to qualify as an Architect between 27-28 years of age, having worked during whole of your studies.
Part-time Study
A number of schools of architecture offer part-time RIBA validated courses which can enable students to train in architecture whilst also earning a salary, though it will take longer to qualify via this route. If you are interested in studying on a part-time basis, then you should contact your chosen school of architecture directly, to see if this route is available.
Accredited Prior Learning (APL) or Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
Some schools offer entry with advanced standing to applicants with related qualifications, by assessing whether the content of the course they have studied is relevant to architecture. If you are already studying on a different course at a university which has a school of architecture, arrange to speak to the admissions tutor. If you want to start your studies again somewhere else, the school may give you some exemptions from parts of their course in recognition of related subjects you have already studied. This is strictly at the discretion of the school of architecture concerned.
Mature Students
Even if you don't possess the usual admissions requirements in terms of qualifications, some schools are happy to judge a mature student on other grounds, such as your experience and your portfolio. Some universities and higher education colleges run foundation courses and access courses to enable you to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills, prior to starting a degree course.
The AJA’s Student Representative is Paul Pearson, who is currently undertaking the office-based OBE course leading to RIBA Part 2 examination. He would be delighted to discuss the options with you and welcomes contact with any student of architecture. The AJA welcomes Jersey students studying a recognised Architecture course who want to become a Student AJA Member, which is free of any membership subscription cost.
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