Pathways to registration
Experienced Practitioner Assessment
(EPA)
Apply for Registration with NSW Architects Registration Board
Complete the online Form 01 - Application for Initial Registration as an Architect in NSW. Applications for registration are presented to the Board for endorsement at its monthly meetings.
Overseas Qualifications Assessment
National Program
of Assessment
(NPrA)
The Architectural Practice Examination (APE) is a nationally consistent 3 part competency-based assessment process.
Apply for Registration with NSW Architects Registration Board
Complete the online Form 01 - Application for Initial Registration as an Architect in NSW . Applications for registration are presented to the Board for endorsement at its monthly meetings.
More information
There is more than one pathway you can follow to become a registered architect. See below for explanations of each pathway and the relevant form you must complete to apply for initial registration in NSW.