The Intern Architect designation reflects enrolment in the Internship in Architecture Program (IAP)—a national program that provides a pathway for Intern Architects to become licensed as Architects. The Regulatory Organization of Architecture in Canada (ROAC, formerly CALA) in each province and territory have statutory obligations to set and maintain standards of education, experience, and examination for entry to the profession of architecture, with the OAA overseeing the IAP in Ontario. Intern Architects have a professional degree in architecture and must work under the personal supervision and direction of an Architect, in either an architectural practice or other eligible architectural employment situation. To become licensed in Ontario, a person must demonstrate competency and qualification to provide architectural services to the public. The IAP is also intended as a catalyst for improving the profession, by increasing effective communication between architects and prospective members of the profession. All IAP participants should familiarize themselves with the standards embodied in the Canadian Standard of Competency for Architects, which establishes consistent criteria that licence candidates must meet regardless of their chosen path to licensure.
An individual must:
Refer to important documents below for more information:
Find resources to complete and submit your Canadian Experience Record Book (CERB).
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If fewer than 940 hours of your experience is within Canada, complete ROAC modules prior to application for licence.
An outcomes-based self-assessment represents an efficient, accessible method to demonstrate Ontario practice knowledge.
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On October 12, 2023, the OAA Interns Committee and Comprehensive Education Committee co-hosted the third Meet the OAA event over Zoom, helping introduce the Association (and its role as regulator of Ontario’s architecture profession) to students, while also sharing more information about the path to licensure in the province. It is available below for on-demand viewing.
Lashmi Ollivierre, Administrator, Internship in Architecture Program (IAP) e:lashmio@oaa.on.ca t: 416.449.6898 Ext.204
From "Intern Architect to Architect" Information for Intern Architects Use of the title "Intern Architect" Guide to Occupancies Canadian Standard of Competency for Architects February 2024 Regulatory Notice: Synopsis of Changes to Licence Requirements Ontario Practice Competencies Self-Assessment Guide and Portal Instructions Ontario Practice Competency Pre-licensure Self-Assessment Forms
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