@Cjboiii said:
Hi we have plans on migrating to Australia. I am an Architect by profession. Is there any way that we pass AACA assessment off shore from the Philippines? Or we need to entry as a draftsperson and accumulate knowledge and experience before we can apply for the assessment of AACA?
Thank you. A response will be a big help.
Stay safe everyone.
A 5-year BS Arch from the PH is not considered as equivalent to the Australian MArch, which is why most people go through the draftsperson route. I believe that has more to do with the weighting of the design studio subjects. AACA only considers the education, not work experience in the skills assessment. While you can include professional work in the Stage 2 OQA portfolio, you will still be asked questions about your education during the interview for Stage 2. If you are offshore, you will only be eligible to do Stage 1 OQA because Stage 2 requires you to be onshore to attend an in-person interview.
If you get PR visa through the draftsperson route, you don't need to do AACA assessment unless you're looking to get registered in Australia (which is optional).