Frequently Asked Questions

The 10 self-assessment competencies are listed below. To learn more about the competencies, visit this page on the OAA Website.

• Competency 1: Incorporate principles of sustainable development within an architectural program;
• Competency 2: Analyze design principles and solutions in relation to context;
• Competency 3: Consider the principles of energy efficiency and environmental impacts;
• Competency 4: Apply cost-estimating methods to a project;
• Competency 5: Apply code requirements to the design process;
• Competency 6: Create a building envelope (design and detailing);
• Competency 7: Evaluate bids submitted by contractors;
• Competency 8: Administer appropriate forms and documents;
• Competency 9: Administer construction phase site tasks; and
• Competency 10: Understand the role of a self-governing profession in contemporary society.

Intern Architects may submit examples gained on projects outside Ontario. Intern Architects have the responsibility to establish equivalency. It is possible for an example to take place outside the province and satisfy the Ontario Practice Competency as long as the information provided is sufficient to establish equivalency and validated by the Supervising Architect.