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Cyprus Architects Association CAA

37, Con. Palaiologou str., 1015 Nicosia

Tel: + 357 22 672 887
info@architecture.org.cy
www.architecture.org.cy


President: Alkis Dikaios
Head of Delegation: Alkis Dikai

Professional title

Access to the profession

Liability and insurance

Continuous Professional Develop

Requirements to practice

Year201220142016201820202022
Population862011858000848319864236888005888005
GDP € m194671756717637195712228723437
GDP/head €225832047420791226452509826157
Year201220142016201820202022
Marketn/an/a1817n/a83
Average turnover per practice (€)
2 personsn/an/an/an/an/an/a
6 – 10 persons7n/an/a150000n/an/an/a
Year201220142016201820202022
Architects9009509509509503000
% Malen/an/a5480n/a56
% Female n/an/a4620n/a41
% <40 years n/an/a5850n/a44
Practices n/an/a295 225 n/a994
Year201220142016201820202022
Participantsn/an/a5921n/a66
Accuracy of results 95% confidence +/-n/an/a12.421.2n/a11.9
Year201220142016201820202022
Sole Principalsn/an/a3029n/a43
Partners & Directorsn/an/a929n/a23
Private practice Salariedn/an/a3429n/a11
Private in-housen/an/a25n/a0
Freelance  n/an/a95n/a5
Other Private  n/an/a60n/a0
Local / central governmentn/an/a45n/a8
Other Publicn/an/a70n/a10
Year201220142016201820202022
Sole Principalsn/an/a15000n/an/a26500
Partners & Directorsn/an/an/a42500n/a44000
Private practice Salariedn/an/a1900n/an/a16780
Private in-housen/an/an/an/an/an/a
Freelance  n/an/an/an/an/an/a
Other Private  n/an/an/an/an/an/a
Local / central governmentn/an/an/an/an/an/a
Other Publicn/an/an/an/an/an/a
Protection of the title “Architect”Yes
Protection of the function of ArchitectsYes
Professional titleYes
Mandatory RegistrationYes
If yes, Where?Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ΕΤΕΚ)
Competent authorityCyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ΕΤΕΚ)
Entrance examination 
Academic training5 years
Qualified as
Professional training needed?Yes
If yes How much time 1 Year
Comments
Additional compulsory practical training – internshipYes, 1 year
Requirement for undertaking compulsory professional experience as a requirement for access to the professional examinationNo
Period of traineeship supervised (overseen)
By who?
1 year
Compulsory professional experience (requirement for access to the professional examination)
Where?
To which conditions
Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ΕΤΕΚ)
No
Number of hours per month required 

240 hours
Compulsory Professional examination No
Complementary professional education No
Remuneration of the professional experience650EUR
Trainee accompaniedNo
Specific supplementary courses organisedNo
Model form of contract available yes
Professional practice undertaken abroad taken into accountYes
Evaluation of the professional experience N/A
Evaluation method used
Are Architects obligation to carry insurance? Yes
Legal Basis:
what are the most commonly used Term and Conditions:


Under the ‘New Development Licensing Policy’ which came into effect from 1 October 2020, a new fast-track process has been created for applications for planning permission and building permits for dwellings up to a semi-detached/ two dwelling units on a plot of land or a plot under construction. The main condition for the implementation of this new procedure is that the designers (architects/engineers) submitting the studies must have appropriate professional liability insurance, to which end a certificate will be issued by the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber.

The scope of the insurance and the minimum acceptable terms and conditions are as follows:

Services covered: All services which the natural person provides and for which he he/she is licensed by the CSTC (ETEK)
Definition of insured person: the natural person and his staff
Definition of Coverage: Insurance Coverage against Civil Liability for Professional Negligence or Omission (Errors and Omissions) in the provision of the Services
Minimum Limit of Cover: €300,000 per claim and per period of insurance including costs and interest
Retroactive Effective Date: not applicable, retroactive effect from the date of the first application is recommended under the new licensing framework
Geographic Boundaries: Republic of Cyprus (areas controlled by the Republic of Cyprus)
Law/Jurisdiction: Cyprus / Republic of Cyprus Courts
Maximum acceptable deductible: 5% of the annual turnover declared to the insurance company
Minimum notice for cancellation or non-renewal: 60 days
Period of coverage: Annual
What are the requirements for obtaining insurance? Legally registered Architecture/Engineering firms that have a valid certificate of registration from CSTC (ETEK)
How are insurance premiums calculated?Project types are a consideration for insurance companies in the premium. If your firm has condos, that will increase the premium and some companies won’t provide quotes based on the percentage of condo projects. Most insurance companies rate more favorably for commercial projects rather than residential projects.
What forms of Insurance contract exist:Professional Responsibility Insurance (Mistakes & Failures)
General Liability Insurance.
Commercial Property Insurance.
Cyber Liability Insurance.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance.
Business Interruption Insurance.
Insurances/Agents
What requirements must a European architect fulfill to practice in this country?
In order to practice the engineering profession in the Republic of Cyprus, one needs to register with the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK) and obtain an annual professional licence.
Does a system of CPD for architects exists in your country?Yes
If yes:
Is it compulsory?
Is it encouraged?
Is it free?
Compulsory
If it is compulsory, is it required by law or by a Code of Conduct?Code of Conduct
If it is regulated, who regulates the system:
A professional body
A governmental body
A combination of the two?
professional body
Is it organised?Yes
Who provides the courses?Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ΕΤΕΚ)
What level of training is provided:high
Are certain subjects mandatory?Yes
What types of activities or provisions are accepted:The ten topics have been defined in response to the skills our members need to practice architecture now and in the future:
Architecture for Social Purpose
Health, safety and wellbeing
Business, clients and services
Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance
Procurement and contracts
Sustainable architecture
Inclusive environments
Places, planning and communities
Building conservation and heritage
Design, construction and technology
Do you have any evaluation criteria for the CPD material?Yes
Who recognises (accredits) these trainings?Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ΕΤΕΚ)
Development of the trainings:
A. Estimated number of courses/year
B. Estimated number of participants/year
C. Estimated lesson hours/year
N/A
Level of requirements for the architects:
Is this required level validated or checked and how:
A. Not requested
B. Attendance tracking
C. Attendance tracking
D. Self-assessment using self-test
E. By regular checks
F. Examination
G. Thesis
H. Other means (e.g. electronic monitoring)?
attendance tracking
Is training (provision) delivered abroad accepted?Yes
What kind of sanction is applied for the non-compliance with CPD obligation:
A. None
B. Reprimand
C. Expulsion from the register
D. Other?
None
Do you have a database of the content of your CPD programme?No

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