From July 1, 2020, the Architecture Practice Certificate is valid for 10 years

In Clause 2, Article 27 of the Law on Architecture 2019, it is stipulated that the architectural practice certificate is valid for 10 years and is applicable nationwide. The specialized architectural agency under the Provincial People's Committee has the authority to issue, renew, revoke, and reissue the architectural practice certificates.

It can be seen that this regulation aims to strictly manage the quality of practice of this team by requiring architects with practice certificates to continuously study, update knowledge, improve professional skills, and maintain professional ethics.

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In addition, the architectural practice certificate is issued and renewed for individuals taking on the position of lead architectural designer, individuals responsible for architectural expertise in an architectural practice organization, and architects practicing individually when they meet the following conditions:

Firstly, the conditions for issuing an architectural practice certificate are stipulated as follows:

- Possessing a university degree or higher in the field of architecture;- Having a minimum of 3 years of experience participating in architectural services in an architectural practice organization or in collaboration with individual practicing architects;- Meeting the requirements of the architectural practice examination.

Secondly, the conditions for renewing an architectural practice certificate are stipulated as follows:

- The architectural practice certificate has expired;- Ensuring continuous professional development;- Not violating the professional conduct rules of practicing architects.

Note:

- Individuals who have continuously participated for 10 years or more in state management of architecture, have achieved a university level or higher in the field of architecture, and have practiced architecture do not need to meet the requirements of the architectural practice examination.

- Individuals who have won national architectural awards or international architectural awards do not need to meet the condition of having a minimum of 3 years of experience participating in architectural services in an architectural practice organization or in collaboration with individual practicing architects.

More details can be found in: Law on Architecture 2019 effective from July 1, 2020.

Thu Ba

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