Antrag auf Feststellung der Eignung einer berufspraktischen Tätigkeit in der Fachrichtung Architektur

With the implementation of the EU Professional Recognition Directive (2005/36/EC) into the Lower Saxony Architects Act (NArchtG) in 2017, the requirements for entry in the list of architects of the Chamber of Architects of Lower Saxony have changed for graduates of the field of architecture. Graduates of the other disciplines (interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning) are not affected by the changes described below.

For registration in the field of architecture, proof must be provided that the applicant has worked for at least 2 years. The practical professional activity must have been completed full-time for at least two years, or correspondingly longer part-time, have built on the knowledge, skills and competences acquired during the course of study and have enabled the acquisition of practical professional knowledge, skills and competences in the essential parts of the professional tasks pursuant to § 2 paras. 1, 5, 6 NArchtG.

What is new is that

• up to one year of practical work can be completed after passing a 3-year course of study (Bachelor) and
• the practical professional activity must be carried out under supervision (§ 6 Abs. 5 NArchtG).

The details of the practical professional activity under supervision are regulated in the "Statutes for the area of practical professional activity under supervision according to § 6 para. 5 sentence 3 and para. 6 sentence 2 Lower Saxony Architects Act (NArchtG)".

Upon request, the Chamber of Architects of Lower Saxony may determine whether a planned or already begun practical professional activity is suitable for fulfilling the knowledge, skills and competences required for entry in the list of architects.

The application must be accompanied by the following documents:

• certified copy(s) of the diploma, bachelor's and/or master's certificate and a copy of the respective degree certificate
• If applicable, proof of a professional person or body where parts of the practical work have already been completed under supervision
• if applicable, proof of registration with another chamber of architects

Information on practical work in the field of "Architecture" 

With the implementation of the EU Professional Recognition Directive (2005/36/EC) into the Lower Saxony Architects Act (NArchtG), the requirements for entry in the list of architects of the Chamber of Architects of Lower Saxony have changed for graduates of the field of architecture. Graduates of the other disciplines (interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning) are not affected by the changes described below.

For registration in the field of architecture, proof must be provided that the applicant has worked for at least 2 years. The practical professional activity must have been completed full-time for at least two years, or correspondingly longer part-time, have built on the knowledge, skills and competences acquired during the course of study and have enabled the acquisition of practical professional knowledge, skills and competences in the essential parts of the professional tasks referred to in § 2 paras. 1, 5, 6.

What is new is that

• up to one year of practical work

             after passing a 3-year course of study

             (Bachelor) can be completed

and

• practical work under the supervision of a

             professional or a chamber of architects

             must be exercised (§ 6 Abs. 5 NArchtG).

The details of the practical professional activity under supervision are regulated in the "Statutes for the area of practical professional activity under supervision according to § 6 para. 5 sentence 3 and para. 6 sentence 2 Lower Saxony Architects Act (NArchtG)".  The following explanations are intended to give an overview of the process and the necessary contents of the practicalprofessional activity under supervision in the field of architecture.

Aim and necessary contents of the practicalprofessional activity

The practical professional activity serves the acquisition of experience as well as the deepening of theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and competences in the professional tasks of the field of architecture according to § 2 NArchtG. It is intended to enable graduates of a degree programme in architecture to exercise their profession independently. The practical work must have been completed in a balanced manner in the essential professional tasks. This means, with particular attention to the safety aspects and legal framework of the project, the exercise

a) the design of buildings (in particular:        

             Preliminary design, draft),

(b)         the technical design of buildings (in particular implementation planning);

(c)        the economic planning of buildings (in particular preparation and participation in the award of contracts and cost planning), and

(d)         the coordination and supervision of the design and execution of buildings (in particular construction supervision).

Supervision

The practical work under supervision can be completed in Germany or abroad. In both cases, supervision is required either by a chamber of architects or by an architect (professional person).

A professional person can only be a person who, on the basis of a corresponding entry in the list of architects of a chamber of architects, can use the professional title "architect" 

or "architect". The Chamber of Architects is available as a supervisory body in particular for graduates if it is not possible to be accompanied by a professional person – for example, if the graduate works in a construction company or engineering office in which no architect works, or if the graduate pursues a self-employed activity in which no architect is available for supervision.

If the professional activity is to be carried out abroad, the foreign professional person or body must be qualified to supervise the practical professional activity. For this reason, the approval of the foreign supervisor or body by the Chamber of Architects of Lower Saxony or another chamber of architects must be established before commencing practical work abroad.

Evaluation of practical work

The Chamber of Architects of Lower Saxony examines the practical professional activity after its completion within the framework of the registration procedure or on separate application.

Application for determination of the suitability of a practical professional activity

Upon request, the Registration Committee of the Chamber of Architects may also issue an assessment of a planned or already completed professional practice outside of a registration procedure. The application must be accompanied by the following documents:

• Copies of the diploma certificate and diploma certificate, if applicable, copy of the Bachelor's and Master's certificates and a copy of the respective degree certificate

• For the evaluation of an already completed professional experience:

• Certificates issued by architects as supervising professional persons on practical professional activity (see Annex)

• Work results, for example in the form of

• Planning documents (e.g. preliminary drafts, drafts, execution plans)
• Documents for awarding / cost planning (e.g. service descriptions, offer evaluations, cost calculations)
• Documents for the coordination and monitoring of planning and execution (e.g. schedules, construction diary, acceptance protocols)

• For the evaluation of a planned practical work , for example, the following can be submitted:

• Employment contract, job description, planning contracts, competition competitions

  or "architect". The Chamber of Architects is available as a supervisory body in particular for graduates if it is not possible to be accompanied by a professional person – for example, if the graduate works in a construction company or engineering office in which no architect works, or if the graduate pursues a self-employed activity in which no architect is available for supervision.

  If the professional activity is to be carried out abroad, the foreign professional person or body must be qualified to supervise the practical professional activity. For this reason, the approval of the foreign supervisor or body by the Chamber of Architects of Lower Saxony or another chamber of architects must be established before commencing practical work abroad.

  Evaluation of practical work

  The Chamber of Architects of Lower Saxony examines the practical professional activity after its completion within the framework of the registration procedure or on separate application.

Fee for the determination is 80,00 Euro

If you do not use the fully electronic application process, including the online payment functions, please attach a receipt to your application for registration, e.g. withdrawal of the transfer to Online Banking via the payment.
The bank details are:

Nord/LB Hannover: BIC NOLADE2HXXX - IBAN: DE55 2505 0000 0101 4747 81

Commerzbank Hannover: BIC COBADEFFXXX - IBAN: DE97 2504 0066 0338 8345 00

The following payment methods are possible online:

• Credit card

The application for determination must be submitted in writing or online using the form provided. The supporting documents referred to under "Required documents" must be attached to the application.

usually 4 – 6 weeks

There are no deadlines to be observed.

Possibility of bringing an action before the Administrative Court of Hanover

For registration in the field of "Architecture", proof must be provided that the applicant has worked for at least 2 years. Their suitability for entry in the list of architects can be determined separately upon request. For registration in the field of "Architecture", proof must be provided that the applicant has worked for at least 2 years. Their suitability for entry in the list of architects can be determined separately upon request.

Forms:

• Application for determination of the suitability of a practical professional activity in the field of architecture
• online (insert link as soon as set up)

or in writing