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The intervention (not compulsory) of the architect is in general, limited to the establishment of the project only. The central figure of the construction operation is the engineer.
Protection of the title of architect | Yes The title is protected on the condition that the architect is qualified and accredited by the Technical Chamber |
Protection of the function of architects | No |
Professional title | Architect or Architect-Engineer There are 6 schools of Architecture. Depending on the school, the professional title change. This depends on the courses offered at each school. |
Mandatory Registration | Yes |
If yes, Where ? | Chambre Technique de Grèce (CTG) |
Competent authority | Chambre Technique de Grèce (CTG) |
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• Institutes of architecture (Universities):
- Entrance examination
- Academic training in 5 years given by several universities (Students are opposed to the Bologna system for fear of arrival of un-funded Master’s degrees)
- Degree in Architecture.
- After a period of 3 or 4 months (during which no professional experience is demanded) one can subject oneself to the professional examination (not very selective) before a jury selected by the Technical Chamber.
- Compulsory Registration with CTG.
- Continued training: Not compulsory
• Technical Universities:
- Academic training of 4 years with 3.5 years of studies and 6 months of internship
- Academic qualification limited to buildings of a maximum of two stories.
Qualification limited to buildings of a maximum of two stories
• Possible supplement to the academic training:
- Complementary Master’s degree of 2 years
- Doctorate of 3 years
Note:
Certain foreign “colleges” have opened branches in Greece. They still have no right to use the term university and they didn’t give architectural degrees that can provide professional rights
Additional compulsory practical training- internship | 2 years / 6 months |
Requirement for undertaking a period of traineeship | |
Period of traineeship supervised (overseen) By who ? | |
Practical training period Where ? To which conditions | |
Number of hours per month required | |
Compulsory Professional examination | Yes |
Complementary professional education | No |
Remuneration of the Traineeship | |
Trainee accompanied | |
Specific supplementary courses organised | |
Model form of contract available | |
Traineeship and practical experience undertaken abroad taken into account | |
Evaluation of the Traineeship | |
Evaluation method used |
10 years (counted from acceptance which takes place at the conclusion of a maintenance period of 15 months or 3 years).
Does a system of CPD for architects exists in your country ? | |
If yes: - Is it compulsory ? - Is it encouraged ? - Is it free ? | Free |
If it is compulsory, is it required by law, or by a Code of Conduct ? | Not compulsory |
If it is regulated, who regulates the system: a professional body, a governmental body, a combination of the two ? | |
Is it organised ? | |
Who provides the courses: | |
What level of training is provided: | |
Are certain subjects mandatory ? | |
What types of activities or provisions are accepted : | |
Do you have any evaluation criteria for the CPD material ? | |
Who recognize (accredits) these trainings : | |
Development of the trainings : A. Estimated number of courses / year B. Estimated number of participants / year C. Estimated lesson hours / year | |
Level of requirements for the architects : | |
Is this required level validated or checked and how: A. Not requested, B. Self-assessment of value, C. Attendance tracking, D. Self-assessment using self-test, E. By regular checks, F. Examination, G. Thesis, H. Others means (e.g. electronic monitoring) ? | |
Is training (provision) delivered abroad accepted ? | |
What kind of sanction is applied for the non-compliance with CPD obligation: A. None, B. Reprimand, C. Expulsion from the register, D. Other ? | |
Do you have a database of the content of your CPD Programme ? |
What requirements must a European architects fulfil to practice in this country ?
No information available