2. The Architects Rules (R 1) are amended by inserting, immediately after rule 3, the following rules:
“Prescribed examinations for purposes of section 15 (2) of Act
3A.—(1) The following examinations shall be the prescribed examinations for the purposes of section 15 (2) (a) (ii) of the Act:
(a)
the Law and the Architect Examination, which tests the applicant’s technical knowledge on the various Acts, by-laws, rules and regulations, limitations, codes of practice, submission and application procedures relating to the practice of architecture in Singapore;
(b)
the Professional Practice Examination, which tests the applicant’s understanding of and his abilities in Contract Administration and Project Management; and
(c)
the Oral Interview Examination (to be conducted only after the applicant has sat for and passed the examinations referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b)), which covers the following areas:
(i)
the topics set out in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b);
(ii)
the data recorded in the applicant’s Professional Case Study, Practical Experience Record Book and Log Book; and
(iii)
the mentoring process of the applicant.
(2) The prescribed oral examination for the purposes of section 15 (2) (b) (ii) of the Act shall be the Professional Practice Interview Examination, which covers the following areas:
(a)
the topics set out in paragraph (1)(a) and (b); and
(b)
the data recorded in the applicant’s Professional Case Study, Practical Experience Record Book and Log Book.
(3) The prescribed oral examination for the purposes of section 15 (2) (c) (ii) of the Act shall be the Professional Interview, in which the applicant will be asked to elaborate on his aspirations in relation to his practice of architecture in Singapore, his professional opinion on improving the architectural practice and standards in Singapore and his achievements in the architectural profession.
(4) The Board shall —
(a)
appoint a Committee of Examiners to conduct the examinations referred to in paragraphs (1), (2) and (3);
(b)
determine the date, time and place for the examinations to be held;
(c)
determine the number of such examinations to be conducted in a year (not being less than one examination per year);
(d)
determine the scope and duration of such examinations;
(e)
determine the procedure for the conduct of such examinations; and
(f)
notify each applicant of the result of his examination as soon as practicable.
Application to sit for prescribed examinations
3B.—(1) Every application to sit for an examination referred to in rule 3A(1), (2) or (3) shall be —
(a)
made in such form and manner as the Board may determine;
(b)
submitted not less than 60 days before the date of the examination;
(c)
accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s Professional Case Study, Practical Experience Record Book and Log Book; and
(d)
accompanied by the appropriate fee specified in the Third Schedule.
(2) Where a person who has applied to sit for any of the examinations referred to in rule 3A(1), (2) or (3) is unable to sit for the examination, the Board may, in its discretion, refund any fee or part thereof paid by that person under this rule.”.