Section 1 – General Information
| Question | Answer |
| Sygnatura czasowa | 16/1/2021 16:25:42 |
| Name of organisation | Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) |
| 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 | info@riai.ie |
| Your additional / clarification notes on this section: | N/D |
Section 2 – Education
| Question | Answer |
| Where: | RIAI |
| Is accreditation body: | Professional |
| What is the impact of a competent authority recognising the qualifications of architects on the education programme? | High |
| Please indicate (approximately) how many architecture schools follow the Bologna system | less than 25% |
| Please indicate (approximately %) how many schools of architecture from all existing are listed in Annex V.7.1 of the PQD | 83 |
| Is there an obligation to undergo professional practice (internship) during studies? | not generally, only in some universities |
| 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 | NA |
| Please specify the title that an architect receives after completing his Bachelor degree | Architectural Graduate (5yr Bachelors Degree) or Architectural Student (3 yrs Bachelors Degree) |
| Please specify the title that an architect receives after completing his Master degree | Architectural Graduate |
| 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 | NA |
| Your additional / clarification notes on this section: | Irish Universities offer Bachelors Degree of 3, 4 and 5 years in duration. Only after 5 years of study (3+2, 4+1 or 5) can they use the title Architectural Graduate |
Section 3 – PPE (Professional Practice Experience)
| Question | Answer |
| Is there a requirement to undertake a period of compulsory practical training (PPE) in your country? | Yes |
| How long is the compulsory PPE? | 24 months |
| Is the time period defined in terms of months/years, or in the form of hours? | 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? | Full-time |
| 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? | Educational |
| Is the traineeship supervised (overseen)? | Yes |
| If so, by whom? | Registered Architect |
| 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, Office management, Design documentation, construction documents, contract administration, side supervision, knowledge of law, Others |
| 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.)? | Specified by School |
| How many hours per month are required for the PPE? | 140 |
| 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? | Yes |
| 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? | Educational |
| Please indicate (approximately%) how many architectural graduates complete the PPE? | |
| Your additional / clarification notes on this section: | Unclear about the question concerning the number of architectural graduates that complete the PPE |
Section 4 – Professional Practice
| Question | Answer |
| Please specify the professional title for an Architect in your country. | Architect |
| 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) | Two shared functions with engineers and building surveyors – Design Certifier and Assigned Certifier |
| Does the Architect have to register with the competent authority? | Yes |
| Please specify the registration body. | RIAI |
| Is the registration body: | Professional |
| Which professions are regulated in your country? | architect, 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: | RIAI |
| Is this body: | Professional |
| Does the competent authority have its own judicial system? | No |
| 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) | Other |
| Your additional / clarification notes on the Code of Conduct: | The legislation provides that the RIAI establish and manage a Fitness to Practice inquiry system. Complaints of misconduct are referred to the Inquiry Committee for consideration. |
| 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? | Yes |
| If it is compulsory, is it required by law? | No |
| 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? | N/D |
| If it is regulated, who regulates the system – a combination of the two bodies? | N/D |
| Is the CPD system structured / organised? | Yes |
| Who provides the CPD courses? | Anyone can provide CPD |
| What level of training is provided? | NA |
| Are certain subjects mandatory? | No |
| What types of activities or provisions are accepted? | Any activity that delivers a learning outcome that is relevant to the practice of an architect. |
| Do you have any evaluation criteria for the CPD material? | Yes |
| Who recognises (accredits) the training? | The RIAI but recognition is not mandatory |
| What is the estimated number of courses per year? | 30 |
| What is the estimated number of participants per year? | 1500 |
| What is the estimated number of lesson hours per year? | 1200 |
| Is there a CPD requirement for architects? | Yes |
| Is this requirement validated or checked and if so, how? (select) | Self-assessment of value,, Attendance tracking,, Self-assessment using self-test,, By regular checks,, Others means (e.g. electronic monitoring)? |
| Is training (provision) delivered abroad accepted? | Yes |
| What kind of sanction is applied for non-compliance with the CPD requirement? (select) | None |
| Do you have a database containing the contents of your CPD Programme? | Yes |
| Did you know that there is a CPD platform on the ACE website? | Yes |
| Your additional / clarification notes on CPD: | CPD is compulsory but not enforceable. The hours shown above are for RIAI CPD only. The CPD opportunities to members are infinite. |
| Your additional / clarification notes on this section: | The RIAI Fitness to Practice procedure considers complaints against architect for breaches of the Code of Conduct and poor professional performance i.e. falling short of the standard expected of an architect in a specific situation. The Inquiry committee can only consider complaints that are serious in nature or a series of similar complaints that by their repetitive nature are serious. Therefore failure to comply with CPD requirements would not necessarily constitute a serious breach of the Code of Conduct. |
Section 5 – Access to the Market
| Question | Answer |
| Is the architect, without any additional requirements, allowed to provide services normally provided by the professions: | landscape architect, urban planer, 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? | No |
| 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? | No |
| Is the lowest price criterion (excluding quality criteria) used in the case of public procurement of architectural projects? | Maybe it is, but it is very rare |
| Is signing a contract with a public investor always preceded by a conceptual design of the building? | In most procedures |
| 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? | Yes |
| If so, what is the minimum amount of liability required? | Adequate and Appropriate to the architects risk profile |
| 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: | Architect, Civil Engineer, Construction company |
| Is the architect responsible for: | others |
| Does your organisation provide architects with recommended / model contracts? | Yes |
| Does your organisation provide architects with a recommended service fee scale? | No |
| Your additional / clarification notes on this section: | The architect’s responsibilities are set out in the terms of engagement. Terms of engagement vary depending on the client’s requirements. |
Section 6 – Tariffs and Rates
| Question | Answer |
| Please explain how the membership fee is calculated: | fixed fee set annually |
| What is the average annual membership fee? | 540 |
| Is there an additional fee on first entry (i.e. admission fee)? | Yes |
| If so, please specify them: | Admission fee for processing membership application 145 |
| What is the fee in your country for the recognition of qualifications in the automatic system? | 145 |
| What is the fee in your country for the recognition of qualifications in the general system? | 145 basic/510 if evaluation required/310 if interview required/1875 if adaptation/aptitute test required |
| What is the fee in your country for the registration of cross border services? | 0 |
| What is the cost of the minimum insurance fee (if mandatory) | N/D |
| Your additional / clarification notes on this section: | Temporary and occasional under the directive is free. Confirmation that insurance is in place. |
Section 7 – Market Access for Foreign Architects
| Question | Answer |
| In the case of cross-border provision of services / temporary registration, please provide a contact address for submitting applications / information: | admissions@riai.ie |
| In the case of cross-border provision of services / temporary registration, please specify the requirements / required documents: | https://www.riai.ie/join-the-riai/registering-as-an-architect |
| In case of cross-border provision of services / temporary registration, please describe the recognition procedure: | https://www.riai.ie/join-the-riai/registering-as-an-architect |
| In case of cross-border provision of services / temporary registration, please specify the duration of the procedure. | https://www.riai.ie/join-the-riai/registering-as-an-architect |
| In the case of establishment / full registration, please provide a contact address for submitting applications / information: | https://www.riai.ie/join-the-riai/registering-as-an-architect |
| In the case of establishment / full registration, please specify the requirements / required documents: | https://www.riai.ie/join-the-riai/registering-as-an-architect |
| In case of establishment / full registration, please describe the recognition procedure: | https://www.riai.ie/join-the-riai/registering-as-an-architect |
| In case of establishment / full registration, please specify the duration of the procedure. | https://www.riai.ie/join-the-riai/registering-as-an-architect |
| Your additional / clarification notes on this section: | N/D |