Section 1 – General Information
| Question | Answer |
| Sygnatura czasowa | 18/1/2021 16:25:42 |
| Name of organisation | Latvian Association of Architects |
| 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 | elina.rozulapa@latarh.lv |
| Your additional / clarification notes on this section: | N/D |
Section 2 – Education
| Question | Answer |
| Where: | Higher Education Quality Agency |
| Is accreditation body: | Governmental |
| What is the impact of a competent authority recognising the qualifications of architects on the education programme? | Low |
| Please indicate (approximately) how many architecture schools follow the Bologna system | all |
| Please indicate (approximately %) how many schools of architecture from all existing are listed in Annex V.7.1 of the PQD | 100 |
| 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 | Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture |
| Please specify the title that an architect receives after completing his Master degree | Architect |
| Can you get a Master’s Degree in Architecture after having previously obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in a field other than Architecture? | Maybe |
| If so, please indicate the title that a person holding such a qualification will receive after graduation | Architect |
| Your additional / clarification notes on this section: | One of schools accepts a bachelor degree in architectural technologies for entering master programme. |
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? | 2 years |
| Is the time period defined in terms of months/years, or in the form of hours? | Both |
| 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? | |
| Is training undertaken prior to graduation recognised as part of the training requirement? | No |
| Which authority determines the requirements (program) for the PPE? | Other |
| Which authority control and supervise the PPE? | not applicable |
| Is the traineeship supervised (overseen)? | Yes |
| If so, by whom? | By 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, side supervision, knowledge of law, Others |
| Is the trainee required to complete compulsory CPD during the PPE? | Yes |
| Are specific supplementary courses organised? | No |
| How are PPE activities recorded (logbook, online register, etc.)? | Logbook |
| How many hours per month are required for the PPE? | 0 |
| 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? | Yes |
| Is the trainee monitored? | No |
| Is the PPE remunerated? | Yes |
| Is there a compulsory Professional Practice examination? | Yes |
| What authorities organise and carry out the professional exam? | Other |
| Please indicate (approximately%) how many architectural graduates complete the PPE? | 20 |
| Your additional / clarification notes on this section: | N/D |
Section 4 – Professional Practice
| Question | Answer |
| Please specify the professional title for an Architect in your country. | Arhitekts |
| 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) | Yes |
| Does the Architect have to register with the competent authority? | Yes |
| Please specify the registration body. | Certification Centre of Latvian Association of Architects |
| Is the registration body: | Other |
| Which professions are regulated in your country? | architect |
| Is this registry entry renewed at a specified time? | No, the entry on the list of architects is one-time and unlimited in time. |
| 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: | Latvian Association of 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) | Other |
| Your additional / clarification notes on the Code of Conduct: | Sanction for non-compliance with the Code of Conduct can be a reprimand or in some cases suspension of professional practice |
| 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? | No |
| If it is regulated, who regulates the system – a governmental body? | No |
| 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? | Various organisations |
| What level of training is provided? | |
| Are certain subjects mandatory? | Yes |
| What types of activities or provisions are accepted? | |
| Do you have any evaluation criteria for the CPD material? | Yes |
| Who recognises (accredits) the training? | Latvian Associaton of Architects |
| What is the estimated number of courses per year? | 3 |
| What is the estimated number of participants per year? | N/D |
| What is the estimated number of lesson hours per year? | 6 |
| Is there a CPD requirement for architects? | Yes |
| Is this requirement validated or checked and if so, how? (select) | Attendance tracking,, 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) | Other |
| 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
| 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? | Yes |
| Is the lowest price criterion (excluding quality criteria) used in the case of public procurement of architectural projects? | Yes |
| 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? | Agree |
| Is insurance required to practice as an architect? | Yes |
| If so, what is the minimum amount of liability required? | 150 000 eur |
| 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: | quality of the project, providing a building permit, construction supervision, 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: | N/D |
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? | 214 eur |
| Is there an additional fee on first entry (i.e. admission fee)? | Yes |
| If so, please specify them: | 150 eur |
| What is the fee in your country for the recognition of qualifications in the automatic system? | 240 eur |
| What is the fee in your country for the recognition of qualifications in the general system? | 800 eur |
| 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: | N/D |
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: | Certification Centre of Latvian Association of Architects, 11 Torna street, Riga LV 1050, Latvia. lietvedis@las-sc.lv |
| In the case of cross-border provision of services / temporary registration, please specify the requirements / required documents: | Declaration, copy of ID, home country professional registration certificate, statement that there are no active disciplinary sanctions, information on at least 1 project. |
| In case of cross-border provision of services / temporary registration, please describe the recognition procedure: | N/D |
| In case of cross-border provision of services / temporary registration, please specify the duration of the procedure. | We verify information via IMI system, if everything is correct we put a person in our register |
| In the case of establishment / full registration, please provide a contact address for submitting applications / information: | http://www.aic.lv/portal/en |
| In the case of establishment / full registration, please specify the requirements / required documents: | http://www.aic.lv/portal/en/arvalstu-diplomu-atzisana/professional-recognition-of-foreign-qualifications-in-latvia |
| In case of establishment / full registration, please describe the recognition procedure: | Academical Information Centre verifies documents submitted and provides an opinion if automatic recognition should be granted or not. Their opinion is checked by Latvian Association of Architects who takes a final decision. |
| In case of establishment / full registration, please specify the duration of the procedure. | In case of automatic recognition ~ 2 months |
| Your additional / clarification notes on this section: | N/D |