The Architects Accreditation Council Of Australia

The Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) is the national voice for Architects Registration Boards around Australia. We are committed to promoting and enhancing the quality of architectural education, practice, and registration in Australia and beyond. Our role is to ensure that the architecture profession maintains the highest standards of excellence and ethical conduct.

Services Offered by AACA

AACA offers a range of services and programs to support the architecture profession, including:

• Tertiary Accreditation: AACA is responsible for accrediting architecture programs offered by tertiary institutions in Australia and New Zealand. Our accreditation process ensures that these programs meet the high standards required for the education and training of future architects.
• Pathways to Registration: AACA provides pathways to registration for domestic and international applicants seeking to become registered architects in Australia. Our programs include the Architectural Practice Examination, Overseas Qualifications Assessment, Experienced Practitioner Assessment, and National Program of Assessment.
• Mutual Recognition: AACA facilitates mutual recognition of architects registered in Australia and New Zealand, as well as with other countries through the Automatic Mutual Recognition (Australia) and JobPass programs.
• Migration Assessments: AACA provides migration assessments for applicants seeking to migrate to Australia as skilled architects. Our assessments are recognised by the Department of Home Affairs for the purpose of migration to Australia.
• Verification of Australian Accredited Architecture Qualification: AACA offers verification of Australian accredited architecture qualifications for the purpose of registration, employment, or education.

Publications and Resources

AACA publishes a range of resources to support the architecture profession, including the National Standard of Competency for Architects, the Architecture in Australia publication, and the AACA Code of Conduct Policy.

• National Standard of Competency for Architects: The National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA) sets out the skills, knowledge, and capabilities required for the general practice of architecture in Australia. The NSCA is based on the understanding that architecture is a creative endeavour that combines the capacity to realise and deliver built projects with the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' ongoing connection and custodianship of Country and the ethical responsibilities to the physical environment and the transition to a carbon-neutral built environment.
• Architecture in Australia: Architecture in Australia is a publication that showcases the best of Australian architecture and promotes the value of architectural design.
• AACA Code of Conduct Policy: The AACA Code of Conduct Policy outlines the ethical standards and behaviour expected of registered architects and architectural practices in Australia.

News and Events

AACA provides regular updates on news and events related to the architecture profession, including the latest developments in architectural education, practice, and registration.

In conclusion, AACA is committed to promoting and enhancing the quality of architectural education, practice, and registration in Australia and beyond. Our range of services, programs, and resources supports the architecture profession and contributes to the development of a sustainable and ethical built environment.