If you do not have an approved academic qualification in architecture, the NSW Portfolio Program of Assessment (NSW PPA) provides an alternative pathway to registration as an architect in NSW.
The NSW PPA is a competency based 'assessment by portfolio' process and is administered by the NSW Architects Registration Board. The NSW PPA is only recognised in NSW.
Please download the Factsheet for more information.
Complete the form to apply for the NSW PPA.
Upon successful completion of the NSW PPA you can apply for the Architectural Practice Examination (APE) in NSW (only).
Upon successful completion of the APE you can apply for initial registration as an architect in NSW by completing Form 01 - Application for Initial Registration as an Architect in NSW.
Attend the free briefing session
For candidates planning to apply
NSW PPA Stage 1 & 2:
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2024 Candidate Briefing Tuesday 9 April 2024, 5.30pm – 7.00pm |
Register |
2024 Timetable and fees for the NSW Portfolio Program of Assessment (NSW PPA)
| Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 | |
| Applications open | 6 May 2024 | 30 September 2024 | |
| Applications close | 5pm, 3 June 2024 | 5pm, 21 October 2024 | |
| Invitations for interview | Emailed 19 July 2024 | ||
| Interviews dates | 5 August - 14 August 2024 |
25 November - 29 November 2024 |
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| Results emailed | 12 July 2024 | 16 August 2024 | 6 December 2024 |
| Fees | $1,260 | $605* | $3,525 |
| Appeals | $1,015 | $1,015 | $1,015 |
| Stage 1 | |
| Applications open | 6 May 2024 |
| Applications close | 5pm, 3 June 2024 |
| Interview dates | |
| Results emailed | 12 July 2024 |
| Fees | $1,260 |
| Appeals | $1,015 |
| Stage 2 | |
| Invitations for interview | Emailed 19 July 2024 |
| Interviews date | 5 August - 14 August 2024 |
| Results emailed | 16 August 2024 |
| Fees | $605* |
| Appeals | $1,015 |
| Stage 3 | |
| Applications open | 30 September 2024 |
| Applications close | 5pm, 21 October 2024 |
| Interview dates | 25 November - 29 November 2024 |
| Results emailed | 6 December 2024 |
| Fees | $3,525 |
| Appeals | $1,015 |
* Payable at the time of Stage 1. $550 will be refunded to candidates who are unsuccessful in Stage 1.
