There are various qualifications that a person can take in order to prepare for a career in the architectural profession. These include: a Higher Certificate in Architecture, a Diploma in Architecture, a Bachelor of Architecture (NQF 7) or an Advanced Diploma in Architecture. Should you wish to study towards registration as a Professional Architect, you will then need to proceed to a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) and a Master of Architecture degree.

There are various courses that a person can take in order to prepare for a career in the architectural profession. These include: a Higher Certificate in Architecture, a Diploma in Architecture, a Bachelor of Architecture (NQF 7) or an Advanced Diploma in Architecture. Should you wish to study towards registration as a Professional Architect, you will then need to proceed to a Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) and a Master of Architecture degree.

To use the architectural titles and provide architectural services in South Africa, it is a legal requirement under the Architectural Profession Act 44 of 2000 to be registered with the SACAP. If you are not registered you cannot represent that you are an architectural professional, which includes stating or implying that you are an architectural professional, practicing as an architectural professional or undertaking or are willing to undertake work as an architectural professional.

A person registered as a candidate prepares building plans under the direction, control and supervision of a registered professional who must take responsibility for the work performed by the candidate. A candidate cannot take responsibility for architectural work, only a registered professional.

Yes, it is a requirement of the Code of Conduct that before an architectural professional agrees to work with you, an agreement must be in writing. The written agreement ensures that both you and the registered architectural professional know what are the obligations and responsibilities from the onset. It is does not matter how small is the project, a contract must be in writing. In the event of disputes, written contract will guide both you and the architectural professional to an amicable solution.