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Section 1 – General Information

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Sygnatura czasowa 15/1/2021 16:25:42
Name of organisation MEK/CHA
Who is responsible for the supervision of the competent authority on architecture? (Ministry of Regional Development, Ministry of Culture) N/D
Who is responsible for the supervision of the architectural profession? (Ministry of Regional Development, Ministry of Culture) N/D
Please provide your e-mail address for contact if any clarification is needed bordas@teampannon.hu
Your additional / clarification notes on this section: N/D

Section 2 – Education

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Where: Magyar Felsőoktatási Akkreditációs Társaság / Hungarian Accreditation Committee
Is accreditation body: Governmental
What is the impact of a competent authority recognising the qualifications of architects on the education programme? none
Please indicate (approximately) how many architecture schools follow the Bologna system 75%-100%
Please indicate (approximately %) how many schools of architecture from all existing are listed in Annex V.7.1 of the PQD 50
Is there an obligation to undergo professional practice (internship) during studies? Yes
Are there universities in your country that are nationally accredited for 4 years of architectural studies and whose completion gives full access to the profession? No
If so, please specify the number of such universities N/D
Please specify the title that an architect receives after completing his Bachelor degree Építészmérnök/ Architectural Engineer /B.sc Architect
Please specify the title that an architect receives after completing his Master degree Okleveles Építész / Architect / M.sc. Arrchitect
Can you get a Master’s Degree in Architecture after having previously obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in a field other than Architecture? No
If so, please indicate the title that a person holding such a qualification will receive after graduation N/D
Your additional / clarification notes on this section: N/D

Section 3 – PPE (Professional Practice Experience)

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Is there a requirement to undertake a period of compulsory practical training (PPE) in your country? Yes
How long is the compulsory PPE? two years
Is the time period defined in terms of months/years, or in the form of hours? two years/ 24 months
If the time period is expressed in terms of months/years, how is part-time work reflected, does it count the same as full-time work or is the work expressed on a pro rata basis? You are adding the months, finally it must be 24!
Is training undertaken prior to graduation recognised as part of the training requirement? No
Which authority determines the requirements (program) for the PPE? Professional
Which authority control and supervise the PPE? Professional
Is the traineeship supervised (overseen)? Yes
If so, by whom? by the Mentor
Does the trainee have to register their PPE with the competent authority? No
Are the quality requirements for the PPE defined? Yes
What categories of work experience does the PPE include? Project management, Design documentation, construction documents, side supervision, knowledge of law
Is the trainee required to complete compulsory CPD during the PPE? No
Are specific supplementary courses organised? Yes
How are PPE activities recorded (logbook, online register, etc.)? There is a form and the Mentor fills it out and gives the details
How many hours per month are required for the PPE? 160
Is the PPE undertaken abroad in another EU country, recognised / taken into account? Yes
Is the PPE undertaken abroad outside EU, recognised / taken into account? Partly
Can the trainee’s own projects be included in the PPE? No
Is the trainee monitored? Yes
Is the PPE remunerated? Yes
Is there a compulsory Professional Practice examination? Yes
What authorities organise and carry out the professional exam? Professional
Please indicate (approximately%) how many architectural graduates complete the PPE? 40
Your additional / clarification notes on this section: N/D

Section 4 – Professional Practice

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Please specify the professional title for an Architect in your country.
Are some or all of the functions usually carried out by architects regulated in your State? (please indicate if they are restricted to architects alone or to architects and other named professions) Services restricted solely to registered architect: Permit plans, Responsible designer of Architectural plans, urban planing,interior design
Does the Architect have to register with the competent authority? Yes
Please specify the registration body. It is a selected comitee of the Chamber
Is the registration body: Professional
Which professions are regulated in your country? architect, landscape architect, urban planer, interior architect
Is this registry entry renewed at a specified time? Yes, the entry on the list of architects is periodically renewed after meeting additional conditions (e.g. meeting the conditions of a mandatory CPD)
Is there a Code of Conduct for Architects in your country? Yes
Is it mandatory? Yes
Please specify the name of the body that established the Code of Conduct: Chamber of Hungarian Architects
Is this body: Professional
Does the competent authority have its own judicial system? Yes
Does your judicial system include public participation (non-architects within judges, public courts, etc.)? No
What kind of sanction is applied for non- compliance with the Code of Conduct? (select) Reprimand
Your additional / clarification notes on the Code of Conduct: Penalty
Does the competent authority (your organisation) have a document describing the scope (standard) of the architect’s services? Yes
What sanctions are imposed on the architect for non-compliance with the standard of services? (select) Other
Does a system of CPD for architects exist in your country? Yes
If so, is it compulsory? Yes
If so, is it encouraged? Yes
If so, is it free? No
If it is compulsory, is it required by law? Yes
If it is compulsory, is it required by a Code of Conduct? Yes
If it is regulated, who regulates the system – a professional body? Yes
If it is regulated, who regulates the system – a governmental body? Yes
If it is regulated, who regulates the system – a combination of the two bodies? Yes
Is the CPD system structured / organised? Yes
Who provides the CPD courses? The Chamber itself, there are two non profit institutions too, the professional editorial staff of architectural or engineerial periodical publication,. and global manufqacturers of some building materials
What level of training is provided? N/D
Are certain subjects mandatory? Yes
What types of activities or provisions are accepted? Giving professional presentations, teaching, taking active part on international conferences
Do you have any evaluation criteria for the CPD material? Yes
Who recognises (accredits) the training? a task force comittee of the Chamber
What is the estimated number of courses per year? 150
What is the estimated number of participants per year? 6000
What is the estimated number of lesson hours per year? 24
Is there a CPD requirement for architects? Yes
Is this requirement validated or checked and if so, how? (select) Attendance tracking,, Examination,
Is training (provision) delivered abroad accepted? Yes
What kind of sanction is applied for non-compliance with the CPD requirement? (select) Expulsion from the register,
Do you have a database containing the contents of your CPD Programme? No
Did you know that there is a CPD platform on the ACE website? No
Your additional / clarification notes on CPD: N/D
Your additional / clarification notes on this section: N/D

Section 5 – Access to the Market

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Is the architect, without any additional requirements, allowed to provide services normally provided by the professions: interior architect
Are only architects included in the list/register of the competent authority entitled to design and prepare documents for obtaining a building permit? Yes
Are contracts for design works concluded by investors: There is no rule, both models are acceptable
Do you have any certification system for architects or architectural firms that conditions the performance of specific design work? No
Can only an architect registered on the list take part in public procurement for architectural designs? Yes
Is the lowest price criterion (excluding quality criteria) used in the case of public procurement of architectural projects? No
Is signing a contract with a public investor always preceded by a conceptual design of the building? Very rarely
Do you agree that the quality criterion is currently the main condition for selecting a bidder in the public procurement? Disagree
Is insurance required to practice as an architect? No
If so, what is the minimum amount of liability required? N/D
Does public procurement recognise the insurance of any company or insurer with some sort of accreditation? It doesn’t matter which company provides insurance
Which of the participants in the investment process must have compulsory insurance: N/D
Is the architect responsible for: providing a building permit
Does your organisation provide architects with recommended / model contracts? Yes
Does your organisation provide architects with a recommended service fee scale? Yes
Your additional / clarification notes on this section: N/D

Section 6 – Tariffs and Rates

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Please explain how the membership fee is calculated: fixed fee set annually
What is the average annual membership fee? 200 Euro
Is there an additional fee on first entry (i.e. admission fee)? Yes
If so, please specify them: Registry fee
What is the fee in your country for the recognition of qualifications in the automatic system? 0
What is the fee in your country for the recognition of qualifications in the general system? 250 Euro
What is the fee in your country for the registration of cross border services? 150 euro
What is the cost of the minimum insurance fee (if mandatory) N/D
Your additional / clarification notes on this section: N/D

Section 7 – Market Access for Foreign Architects

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In the case of cross-border provision of services / temporary registration, please provide a contact address for submitting applications / information: Magyar Építész Kamara 1088 Budapest Ötpacsirta u.2 Hungary
In the case of cross-border provision of services / temporary registration, please specify the requirements / required documents: Application form, Professional qualification certificate, EU citizen certificate, Certificate issued by the home state competent authority about the admission to the professional practice, clean record,
In case of cross-border provision of services / temporary registration, please describe the recognition procedure: approval of the application by the given committee of the Chamber, temporary registration
In case of cross-border provision of services / temporary registration, please specify the duration of the procedure. one month
In the case of establishment / full registration, please provide a contact address for submitting applications / information: Magyar Építész Kamara 1088 Budapest Ötpacsirta u.2 Hungary
In the case of establishment / full registration, please specify the requirements / required documents: Same as temporary
In case of establishment / full registration, please describe the recognition procedure: same as temporary, in this case knowledge of Hungarian language will be a must, registration to the Chamber
In case of establishment / full registration, please specify the duration of the procedure. Three month
Your additional / clarification notes on this section: N/D

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