Introduction to the guide

**Your comprehensive guide to architectural registration in Australia.** This guide is specifically designed to help Architecture Graduates in Victoria prepare for the **Architectural Practice Examination (APE)** – the final step in becoming a Registered Architect. It covers all essential knowledge required for registration through 30 focused chapters, from regulatory frameworks to professional practice. ## What's Covered **Foundations** (Ch 2-5): NCC, Australian Standards, sustainability, ethics **Practice** (Ch 6-11): Design services, documentation, client management **Contracts** (Ch 12-24): Administration, risk, insurance, project delivery **Preparation** (Ch 25-30): Exam scenarios, interview questions, career paths ## Who This Is For • **Architecture Graduates** completing their practical experience • **Candidates** preparing for the Victorian APE (Architectural Practice Examination) • **Supervisors** mentoring graduates through the registration process • **Interstate practitioners** seeking Victorian registration ## How to Use This Guide • **Progress systematically** – chapters align with APE competency standards • **Test your knowledge** – quizzes reinforce key concepts from Chapter 2 • **Practice scenarios** – real exam-style questions in Chapters 25-26 • **Stay current** – regulations change; verify with ARBV and official sources ## APE Focus Areas This guide addresses all seven APE competency areas: regulatory framework, project delivery, practice management, professionalism, risk management, sustainable practice, and Indigenous knowledge.