Do architecture practicing certificates in Vietnam have duration? What are requirements for renewal of architecture practicing certificates in Vietnam?
Do architecture practicing certificates in Vietnam have duration? What are requirements for renewal of architecture practicing certificates in Vietnam?
Hello, I plan to apply for an architectural practicing certificate, if after passing and getting the certificate, I don't know if this certificate has duration? If yes, for how long? Please advise.
1. Do architecture practicing certificates in Vietnam have duration?
Pursuant to Article 27 of the 2019 Architecture Law stipulating authority to grant, renew, revoke and reissue architecture practicing certificates; validity period of architecture practicing certificates is as follows:
1. Regulatory authorities specialized in architectural activities that are put under the control of provincial-level People's Committees shall be authorized to issue, renew, revoke and reissue architecture practicing certificates.
2. Each architecture practicing certificate can be valid nationwide for the duration of 10 years.
3. Minister of Construction shall promulgate specified regulations on the sample architecture practicing certificate.
Thus, when you take the exam and are granted a practicing certificate of architecture, each architecture practicing certificate can be valid nationwide for the duration of 10 years. When the certificate expires, it is possible to apply for an renewal but must meet the requirements as prescribed by law in Vietnam.
2. What are requirements for renewal of architecture practicing certificates in Vietnam?
According to Article 28 of the 2019 Architecture Law, requirements for issuance and renewal of architecture practicing certificates are as follows:
1. Requirements for issuance of architecture practicing certificates shall be regulated as follows:
a) The intended applicant must hold university or higher qualification in the architecture sector;
b) The intended applicant must have at least 3 years of experience acquired from previous involvement in providing architectural services or partnership with other self-employed practicing architects;
c) The intended applicant must successfully pass the test for eligibility to receive architecture practicing certificate.
2. Requirements for renewal of architecture practicing certificate shall be regulated as follows:
a) Architecture practicing certificate has expired;
b) Ongoing career development is guaranteed;
c) There is none of violations against rules of professional conduct for practicing architects.
3. Persons spending at least 10 successive years directly involving in exercising state management of architecture, taking university education or other higher training courses in the architecture sector or directly practicing architecture will be granted exemption from the requirements prescribed in point c of clause 1 of this Article.
4. Persons winning national or international architecture awards can be exempted from the requirements prescribed in point b of clause 1 of this Article.
According to this Article, if you want to renew your architectural practicing certificate, you need to meet the conditions specified above in Vietnam.
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