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	See The History of the architect as a profession for more information.		See The History of the architect as a profession for more information.

−	In November 2020, the government announced a ~~consultationon~~ changes to the Architects Act to make competence ~~assesssment~~ compulsory. For more information see: ‎Architects' building safety competence consultation.	+	On 11 December 2025 it was announced that the [https://www.riba.org/news/riba-president-will-not-renew-arb-registration RIBA President will not renew ARB registration], the newly elected RIBA President Chris Williamson wrote to ARB to this effect, meaning that from 2026, he would not be included on the UK’s register of architects. This move aimed to draw attention to the ineffectiveness of the current regulatory system for UK architects, which only protects the legally restricted title ‘architect’ and provides no oversight of the competence of those who undertake architectural services or activities. It therefore allows anybody to carry out the work of an architect, as long as they don’t call themselves one.
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		+	This manoeuvre thus paved the way for the RIBA [https://www.riba.org/campaigns/competence-led-approach-to-architects-regulations/ Campaign for a competence-led approach to architects' regulations] to establish a new regulatory model for UK architects based on reserved activities, which focusses on three key steps:
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		+	* Repealing the Architects Act
		+	* Introducing new legislation defining reserved activities, which we define as submitting full planning applications, building control applications, and final compliance certificates, and who can carry them out
		+	* Establishing a Built Environment Council to oversee the competence requirements of construction industry professional bodies who would assess the competence of individuals, who would then be included as chartered members, with the ability to undertake the reserved functions named above.
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		+	For more information visit [https://www.riba.org/campaigns/competence-led-approach-to-architects-regulations/ Campaign for a competence-led approach to architects' regulations]
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		+	In November 2020, the government announced a consultation on changes to the Architects Act to make competence assessment compulsory. For more information see: ‎Architects' building safety competence consultation.

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	The RIBA Examination in Architecture for Office-based Candidates is an alternative route to qualification for Part 1 and Part 2 for people working full-time under the supervision of an architect. Applicants must have a minimum of three years’ experience in architectural practice to join the examination at Part 1; or 3 years post-Part 1 experience to join the Part 2 stage (as well as holding Part 1).		The RIBA Examination in Architecture for Office-based Candidates is an alternative route to qualification for Part 1 and Part 2 for people working full-time under the supervision of an architect. Applicants must have a minimum of three years’ experience in architectural practice to join the examination at Part 1; or 3 years post-Part 1 experience to join the Part 2 stage (as well as holding Part 1).

−	Recently, there is concern that architectural training has become ~~relatively~~ expensive as universities can charge fees of up to £9,000 a year. ~~Training~~ to become an architect ~~takes at least seven years, with four or five~~ of these at university~~. Adding~~ in ~~necessary~~ living expenses on top of university fees, ~~it is thought that~~ the total ~~cost~~ of training to become an architect ~~could be as much as~~ £100,000.	+	Recently, there is concern that architectural training has become unbearably expensive as universities can charge fees of up to £10,000 a year for English students and up to £40,000 for international students for undergraduate level. At post graduate level this can be between £10-20,000 for English students and £30,000 or more for International students. Along with the final part 3 level this means fees alone can be anywhere between £50-80,000 for English students and significantly more for International students, to achieve the seven years to become an architect. With 5 of these years spent at a university in full time education the addition of accommodation and living expenses on top of the university fees, the total costs of training to become an architect can now soar to well over £100,000 and likely double that.

	This may result in architecture becoming the preserve of students whose parents are able to support them through their training. Whilst the number of applications for places at schools of architecture remains high, increasingly this is from students outside the EU, with applications from UK and EU students decreasing.		This may result in architecture becoming the preserve of students whose parents are able to support them through their training. Whilst the number of applications for places at schools of architecture remains high, increasingly this is from students outside the EU, with applications from UK and EU students decreasing.
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		+	In September 2024, the government [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prime-minister-overhauls-apprenticeships-to-support-opportunity announced plans to reform apprenticeships in England.] A new [https://find-employer-schemes.education.gov.uk/interim/growth-and-skills-levy Growth and Skills Levy] will replace the current Apprenticeship Levy, and businesses will be asked to fund Level 7 apprenticeships outside of the levy. Level 7 apprenticeships, equivalent to a Masters degree, are a key point of architectural education. The ARB made significant changes to the regulation of architectural education, resulting in only the recognition of masters-level and professional qualifications. This makes the Level 7 architecture apprenticeship more important than before.
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		+	In May 2025, the Department for Education announced that funding for Level 7 apprenticeships would cease from January 2026 for all but those aged 16 to 21, or whose who are already undertaking an apprenticeship. The RIBA has since led a [https://www.riba.org/campaigns/championing-the-value-of-level-7-apprenticeships/ campaign calling on the Government to raise the age of eligibility for Level 7 apprenticeship funding to 25 years old] for built environment professionals with a letter to the Department for Work and Pensions. Signed by 70 organisations, businesses and academic institutions across the sector, the letter highlights the cross sector support to securing funding for Level 7 apprenticeships in the built environment. [https://www.riba.org/news/over-70-built-environment-leaders-demand-government-raise-age-for-apprenticeship-funding/ Read comments from sector leaders and Members of Parliament detailing why they support the campaign.]

	NB On 27 June 2018, the Institute for Apprenticeships approved standards and end point assessment documents for an architectural assistant apprenticeship, which encompasses a Part 1 qualification, and an architect apprenticeship, which encompasses a Part 2 qualification and a Part 3 qualification. Ref [http://ebulletin.arb.org.uk/july2018/degree-apprenticeships/ http://ebulletin.arb.org.uk/july2018/degree-apprenticeships/]		NB On 27 June 2018, the Institute for Apprenticeships approved standards and end point assessment documents for an architectural assistant apprenticeship, which encompasses a Part 1 qualification, and an architect apprenticeship, which encompasses a Part 2 qualification and a Part 3 qualification. Ref [http://ebulletin.arb.org.uk/july2018/degree-apprenticeships/ http://ebulletin.arb.org.uk/july2018/degree-apprenticeships/]

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	In November 2020, the government announced a consultationon changes to the Architects Act to make competence assesssment compulsory. For more information see: ‎Architects' building safety competence consultation.		In November 2020, the government announced a consultationon changes to the Architects Act to make competence assesssment compulsory. For more information see: ‎Architects' building safety competence consultation.
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−	~~check this out: [https://www.instagram.com/felixwong.arch/ https://www.instagram.com/felixwong.arch/] to see more about professional architectural projects~~

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	In November 2020, the government announced a consultationon changes to the Architects Act to make competence assesssment compulsory. For more information see: ‎Architects' building safety competence consultation.		In November 2020, the government announced a consultationon changes to the Architects Act to make competence assesssment compulsory. For more information see: ‎Architects' building safety competence consultation.
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		+	= Drawings / Sketches =
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		+	check this out: [https://www.instagram.com/felixwong.arch/ https://www.instagram.com/felixwong.arch/] to see more about professional architectural projects

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	The term 'architect' has been used for many centuries, but the architect as a recognised profession is a relatively modern concept dating back to the mid 16th century, from the French architecte and Italian architetto (originating from the Greek arkhitekton, where arkhi means 'chief' and tekton 'builder'). The term and what it represents has evolved through history to its current form in which architects are seen as highly-qualified and educated professionals.		The term 'architect' has been used for many centuries, but the architect as a recognised profession is a relatively modern concept dating back to the mid 16th century, from the French architecte and Italian architetto (originating from the Greek arkhitekton, where arkhi means 'chief' and tekton 'builder'). The term and what it represents has evolved through history to its current form in which architects are seen as highly-qualified and educated professionals.

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	The term 'architect' has been used for many centuries, but the architect as a recognised profession is a relatively modern concept dating back to the mid 16th century, from the French architecte and Italian architetto (originating from the Greek arkhitekton, where arkhi means 'chief' and tekton 'builder'). The term and what it represents has evolved through history to its current form in which architects are seen as highly-qualified and educated professionals.		The term 'architect' has been used for many centuries, but the architect as a recognised profession is a relatively modern concept dating back to the mid 16th century, from the French architecte and Italian architetto (originating from the Greek arkhitekton, where arkhi means 'chief' and tekton 'builder'). The term and what it represents has evolved through history to its current form in which architects are seen as highly-qualified and educated professionals.

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−	Although buildings in the UK are commonly designed by people who are not architects, the term ‘architect’ itself is protected by the ~~[http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/22/contents~~ Architects Act] 1997 which established the Architects Registration Board (ARB). Only qualified individuals that are registered with the ARB can offer their services as architects. Section 20 of the Architects Act states that 'A person shall not practise or carry on business under any name style or title containing the word “architect” unless he is a person registered under this Act'.	+	Although buildings in the UK are commonly designed by people who are not architects, the term ‘architect’ itself is protected by the Architects Act 1997 which established the Architects Registration Board (ARB). Only qualified individuals that are registered with the ARB can offer their services as architects. Section 20 of the Architects Act states that 'A person shall not practise or carry on business under any name style or title containing the word “architect” unless he is a person registered under this Act'.

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	A number of standard forms exist for the appointment of an architect:		A number of standard forms exist for the appointment of an architect:

−	* ~~[http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/riba-standard-agreement-2010-architect/69979/~~ RIBA Standard Agreement for the Appointment of an Architect ~~2010]~~.	+	* RIBA Standard Agreement for the Appointment of an Architect.
	* ACA SFA 2012: ACA Standard Form of Agreement for the Appointment of an Architect.		* ACA SFA 2012: ACA Standard Form of Agreement for the Appointment of an Architect.
	* The CIC Consultant's Contract.		* The CIC Consultant's Contract.

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	* Types of building.		* Types of building.
	* Year-out student.		* Year-out student.
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−	* The [http://www.architecture.com/ Royal Institute of British Architects] (RIBA).
−	* the [http://www.arb.org.uk Architects Registration Board].
−	* The Edge Debate: [http://www.edgedebate.com/?p=1842 A new professionalism].

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−	= Economic factors can impact an individual's financial decision-making, an example would be the bank rates, this directly impacts the interest rate borrowers get charged and the interest rate savers get paid, if interest rates are high, then people are more likely to save and less likely to borrow, this means there will be less spending overall, on the other hand, if interest rates are low then people will save less and more likely to borrow money as a result there will be more spending. Inflation is another example of an economic factor that affects individuals' financial decision making, inflation will cause the general prices of goods and services to rise, this may lead to less spending by individuals because they will not be able to afford some goods and services. =	+	= =

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