Architect Registration Exam (ARE)
The ARE, developed by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), is the national computerized architectural licensing examination that consists of multiple divisions. The ARE examines candidates' knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the various services required in the design and construction of buildings. The exam consists of 7 divisions (click on each division for more detailed information):
For sample questions on each division, click here.
California Supplemental Exam (CSE)
The CAB requires an oral supplemental examination to become licensed as an architect and to ensure that candidates have the necessary architectural knowledge and skills to respond to the unique conditions present in California. Before taking the CSE, candidates must provide verification of the following:
- 8 years of post-secondary education and/or work experience as evaluated by the CAB; including at least 1 year of work experience under the direct supervision of an architect licensed in the U.S., or at least 2 years of experience under the direct supervision of an architect registered in a Canadian province
- Completion of the CAB's Comprehensive Intern Development Program (CIDP) and the NCARB's Intern Development Program (IDP) (if applicable)
- Successful completion of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE)
The CSE is a structured oral exam that lasts approximately 1.5 hours. The exam is based on a hypothetical project and includes graphic and written documents that candidates have the opportunity to review prior to - and have access to during - the CSE. The project description and graphics provide a focus for the examination questions and establish a context for candidate responses. For more information regarding the exam, its requirements, and signing up, click here.
Please note that the CSE is expected to change in 2011 to a multiple choice format.
AIASCV ARE Workshops
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Site Planning and Design & Construction Documents
Instructors: Jan Kamachi, AIA & Jeff Clifton and Dawn Anderson, AIA, CSI
Location: Graniterock in Cupertino map it
Registration: Members - $50 per session (or $80 for both)
Nonmembers - $80 per session (or $150 for both) Click here to register
Session 1: Site Planning and Design 8am - 12pm
Session 2: Construction Documents 1pm - 5pm
Instructor Bios:
Jan Kamachi, AIA: Jan Kamachi is a registered Architect with the State of California. She is a Certified Green Building Professional and Green Point Rater with Build It Green. Jan took an unconventional route to architecture by first getting her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach and then a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Jan has a private practice in San Jose, California.
Dawn Anderson, AIA, CSI: Dawn Anderson is a registered architect, a California access specialist, and Inspector of Record for the Office of Statewide Health and Planning Department (OSHPD), and ICC certified inspector with 30 years of contract document production, quality assurance, and construction administration experience. Her firm, As It Stands, provides quality assurance and peer review services, code research and appeals, and construction inspection for large hospitals and other institutional and commercial projects. She teaches building code courses at San Mateo College and for the International Code Council.
ARE Study Groups
ARE Study Groups are meeting regularly and are always looking for additional members.
For more information, please refer to the ARE Study Google Group, http://groups.google.com/group/studyARE. Also, check out our calendar for upcoming ARE events.
Eligibility
For more details on licensure, download the Path to Licensure.
Candidates for the ARE may apply for eligibility evaluation at any time they believe they have met the requirements. See the requirements below:
Study Aids
Study Library - A study center is available at the AIASCV office. The library includes a new donated set of Kaplan ARE 4.0 study materials (courtesy of Kaplan) as well as many other ARE study materials. Our books and resources can be used free of charge and AIASCV members can check out materials for one week at a time. Feel free to stop by the AIASCV office, located in downtown San Jose, between 9 and 4pm.
For more study material and aids, take a look at the following links:
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