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Czech Chamber of Architects (CCA) Josefska 34/6 118 00 Prague 1
Phone: + 420 257 53 22 87
Email: recepce(at)cka(dot)cc
Website: www.cka.cz
| Protection of the title of architect | Yes |
| Protection of the function of architects | Yes |
| Professional title | Authorized Architect (Ing Arch / Akad Arch,...) |
| Mandatory Registration | Yes |
| If yes, Where ? | Czech Chamber of Architects (CCA) |
| Competent authority | Czech Chamber of Architects (CCA) |
5 / 6 + 3 (university + professional experience)
• Academic training of 5 or 6 years at Universities (depend on the institution)
• Master’s degree from University
• Compulsory professional experience of minimum 3 years, supervised
• Compulsory professional examination by the Czech Chamber of Architecture (CCA) + oath.
• Compulsory registration with CCA.
• Continued training: not compulsory. Architect may attend the courses and gather 72 points per year – to benefit from CKA
| Entrance examinations | Yes |
| Duration of academic education | 5-6 years |
| Additional compulsory practical training- internship | 3 years |
| Requirement for undertaking a period of traineeship | A logbook received upon request at the Chamber. The period of the traineeship starts after Master degree (University). |
| Period of traineeship supervised (overseen) By who ? | Yes By the employer = authorized architect (member of the CCA). |
| Practical training period Where ? To which conditions | In the architectural atelier / studio. |
| Number of hours per month required | No requirement |
| Compulsory Professional examination | Yes |
| Complementary professional education | Not compulsory |
| Remuneration of the Traineeship | Traineeship based on employment – the Labour Code |
| Trainee accompanied | |
| Specific supplementary courses organised | No |
| Model form of contract available | No (Labour Code) |
| Traineeship and practical experience undertaken abroad taken into account | Yes |
| Evaluation of the Traineeship | Yes |
| Evaluation method used | logbook and presentation of a portfolio |
Are Architects obligation to carry insurance? | YES
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Legal Basis:
| The Building Act(Act No. 183/2006 Coll)
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What are the requirements for obtaining Insurance?
| There is no special requirement needed to obtain an Insurance, but authorized architect needs to have a valid authorization.
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How are insurance premiums calculated?
| Rate applied to fees ; Based on fixed price
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What forms of Insurance contract exist:
| -Subscription contract for all liabilities in a predefined period -Cover for architect in a specific project -Cover for the all professionals in a project
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Insurances / Agents:
| ČSOB Pojišťovna, a.s. / MARSH s.r.o |
Does a system of CPD for architects exists in your country?
| Yes |
If yes: | Encoureged |
If it is compulsory: |
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Is it required by law? |
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Is it required by a Code of Conduct? |
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If it is regulated, who regulates the system: | A professional body. |
a professional body? |
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a governmental body? |
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a combination of the two? |
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Is it structured / organised?
| Yes, by work group CPD of CCA |
Who provides the courses?
| Professional / architectural organizations; schools of architecture; other institutions or firms.
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What level of training is provided?
| General awareness; regulation and legislation; detailed knowledge; local problems
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Are certain subjects mandatory?
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What types of activities or provisions are accepted?
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Recognized courses: Workshop presentations; excursions and visits; electronic means |
Do you have any evaluation criteria for the CPD material?
| Yes |
Who recognises (accredits) the training? | Certification Committee of CPD work group of CCA |
Development of the training: |
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A. Estimated number of courses per year | 370 / year |
B. Estimated number of participants per year | - |
C. Estimated lesson hours per year
| - |
Level of requirements for architects:
| 72 crédits/ points |
Is this required level validated or checked and if so, how? |
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A. Not requested |
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B. Self-assessment of value |
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C. Attendance tracking | C. Attendance tracking |
D. Self-assessment using self-test |
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E. By regular checks |
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F. Examination |
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G. Thesis |
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H. Others means (e.g. electronic monitoring)? |
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Is training (provision) delivered abroad accepted?
| - |
What kind of sanction is applied for the non-compliance with CPD obligation? |
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A. None | None |
B. Reprimand |
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C. Expulsion from the register |
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D. Other? |
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Do you have a database of the content of your CPD Programme ?
| CCA has a list with the CPD courses |
What requirements must a European architects fulfil to practice in this country ?
There are two possibilities – visiting or resident person.
1. Resident person / establishment : we are looking at the home state eligibility and certificates from CA
Typically we accept in automatic regime a fully qualified European architect having a listed qualification (Annex VI and V.7)+ accompanying certificate (access to market requirements listed in Column IV of Annex V.7);
- professional qualification /diplomas, certificates - confirmation of the professional body in the country and other documents on official qualification as well as professional practice - the list of projects, curriculum vitae/,
- registration form – issued by CCA
- no criminal record – extract from the police records no more than three months old,
- conclusion of a third party professional liability insurance policy,
- payment of the fee for submission of application for recognition of professional qualification
2. Visiting person / cross-border or temporary and occasional provision of services)
An architect needs to be established in his Home State to be eligible for this regime;
- professional qualification /diplomas, certificates - confirmation of the professional body in the country and other documents on official qualification as well as professional practice - the list of projects, curriculum vitae/,
- registration form – issued by CCA
- no criminal record – extract from the police records no more than three months old,
- conclusion of a third party professional liability insurance policy,
- payment of the fee for submission of application for recognition of professional qualification
Registration is valid for one year (and may be renewed easily upon request).
Further information available on the CCA website.
