Discussion paper: National Registration Framework for Building Practitioners

The NRF needs to include other relevant international professions and professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (www.ciat.org.uk) who have members working in Australia.

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The NRF needs to include other relevant international professions and professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (www.ciat.org.uk) who have members working in Australian states and territories.

The professional of Architectural Technology is not currently included in the NRF. Professional membership is available from the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, based in the UK but with out centres and membership globally including Australasia.

Architectural technology is the technology of architecture; a creative, innovative design discipline rooted in science and engineering. AS a design function, it relates to the anatomy and physiology of buildings and their production, performance and processes. This is based upon the knowledge and application of science, engineering and technology, which are compliant with regulatory, statutory and legal requirements. Architectural technology achieves efficient and effective construction and robust sustainable design solutions that perform and endure over time.

Chartered architectural technologists (MCIAT) are qualified to offer design services and manage projects from inception to completion. They lead the technological design of a project; forming the link between concept, innovation and realisation.
Architectural technologists specialise in design, underpinned by building science, engineering and technology applied to architecture within projects, playing a pivotal role in project and design management.
Architectural technologists hold valued, respected and regulated professional qualification and protected designation, which is transferrable and recognised across borders and can only be awarded by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, whilst abiding by a set of professional ethics in the Institute's Code of Conduct.
Architectural technologists apply their skills within innovation, research, academia, manufacturing and procession industries, housing, health and government agencies.
Architectural technologists work collaboratively with other professionals such as architects and engineers and are recognised on a par with all Chartered professionals in the built environment sector.
Architectural technologists design and manage all project types large and small from residential to commercial, industrial and public projects; they range from being sole practitioners to working in and running multinational and multidisciplinary practices.

There are two options for individual membership of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists:
Option 1 MCIAT Professional Assessment:
This is a holistic self-assessment of your professional experience in Architectural Technology cross referenced against the Professional Standards Framework (PSF). The PSF defines the minimum threshold standard for all prospective Chartered Architectural Technologists. The professional assessment is a flexible qualifying process for those who are suitably experienced and/or specialise within Architectural Technology. It is based around their experience and it is up to them to demonstrate the required level of knowledge, experience and professional competence. This is followed by a professional interview were they must demonstrate to the Institute that they have the required knowledge, experience, competence and professionalism to represent the Institute as a Charted Architectural Technologist.
Option 2 MCIAT Professional and Occupational Performance (POP) Record:
The MCIAT POP Record is a three stage assessment process and consists of knowledge and performance units providing guidance on how to deliver, manage and procure a traditional architectural project from inception through to completion. The POP Record sets out the knowledge, performance and professional standards which are assessed against. Completion of the MCIAT POP Record is diarised in the work place and assessed by CIAT. This is followed by a professional interview were they must demonstrate to the Institute that they have the required knowledge, experience, competence and professionalism to represent the Institute as a Charted Architectural Technologist.

A graduate of a bachelor degree level course in Architectural Technology, Architectural Science or Architectural Engineering approved by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. Members are required to practice in accordance with the Institute's Code of Conduct. The Institute has set continuous professional development requirements at a minimum of 35 hours of CPD in any one year. The Institute defines CPD as 'the systematic maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge and skills for the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional and technical duties throughout the practitioner's working life.'

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists is a dynamic forward-thinking and inclusive global membership qualifying body for Architectural Technology. They provide services for the benefit of their members and society in order to contribute to structures that are effective, buildable and sustainable.
Their vision is to facilitate the development and integration of technology into architecture and promote the science and practice of Architectural Technology.
CIAT aims to achieve their vision by:
Leading and promoting the discipline of Architectural Technology and protecting its standards;
Enhancing the profile of the discipline, the membership and the Institute;
Aligning, collaborating and partnering;
Providing services for the benefit of members and society; and
Remaining an effective and financially viable Institute.
CIAT uphold the following principles:
Integrity and ethical behaviour;
Transparency and professionalism;
Innovation and creativity;
Equality and diversity;
Quality and standards;
Collaboration and inclusivity; and
Health, welfare and safety.