In order to become a licensed architect most states require a minimum 4-5 year degree and verified apprentice / work experience totaling 8 years combined. California has an equivilancy allowance that all of the 8 years can be through verified apprenticeship / work experience. That is under supervision of a licensed architect.
There are 9 separate tests + a final Oral exam (California Supplemantal Exam (CSE), aka "The Oral"). I have completed all of the 8 years required work experience. I've had my qualification to test letter since 2005. June first, the test format is being changed (to 4.0) and I have yet to
complete one test.
I have scheduled to take the Construction Documents test on May 12th. If you have passed any test for version 3.1 you are allowed one year (until June '09) to complete in that format and passing one test by May 15th is the cutoff. The test format is one of the biggest learning curves and it proves beneficial to not be the gueinea pig for the new 4.0 test. So we'll see how it goes.
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Tutoring offered for the California Architecture Supplemental Oral Exam from a licensed architect who is an experienced teacher.
ReplyDeleteOne-hour session includes study notes.
In-person in San Francisco or via telephone from any location.
Send an email to make appointment.
janemartin@shiftdesignstudio.com