Application for registration in the list of architects as an autodidact

An application for registration 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.

The procedure is essentially regulated in § 12 NArchtG

Registration requirements

Registration in accordance with Section 8 (1) NArchtG is possible under the following conditions:

- The applicant has been professionally active for at least seven years under the supervision of a professional in the discipline for which registration is sought,

- the acquisition of the knowledge, skills and competencies required for the fulfillment of professional tasks according to § 2 para. 1 to 5 NArchtG is proven

(a) by submitting their own work and by means of documents showing the duration of the activity and the practical professional knowledge, experience and skills acquired in the process; and

b) by subsequently taking a performance examination whose requirements correspond to the requirements for the completion of the respective course of study in accordance with § 6 para. 1 no. 1 NArchtG .

Performance Audit Details

Specialization in Architecture

The performance test consists of a written part, which can be supplemented by an oral part. The written performance examination consists of the following performance parts: 

drafting and framing; Processing time: 8 hours

A design task is to be worked on, which includes the mastery of a differentiated spatial program. The design of a multi-storey "hybrid" building (e.g. residential and administrative building) including urban planning aspects is to be developed. Building law and organizational criteria are taken into account. It is expected that functional, technical and aesthetic interactions will be recognized and reflected in the building design.

Performances

• Sketchy building mass study (representation in spatial sketches)
• Plans
• Slice
• Views
• Conception of facilities

 Aid

• Housing standards
• Neufert Building Design Theory

engineering and construction; Processing time: 6 hours

From the comprehensive range of services of the execution-oriented processing of specified design concepts, questions on shell construction work (masonry and skeleton construction) and on finishing work (heavy/light construction) are to be dealt with. This includes solutions for structural design. Furthermore, questions about technical building equipment (heating, ventilation, sanitary installation, electrical installation, gas and water supply, sewage and rainwater disposal) must be answered. In addition, sufficient knowledge of building materials, building physics (heat and sound insulation) and fire protection must be demonstrated.

Performances

• Sketchy and graphic depictions of constructive cuts
• Textual descriptions
• Rough calculations

Aid

• Relevant standards
• Construction Table Books
• Relevant literature on the above-mentioned topics

construction and planning law; Processing time: 2 hours

Knowledge of the basics of public building law is expected, which is based on the general questions for working on a design task. Skills must be demonstrated to apply the aforementioned knowledge in the complex context of architecture-related planning of construction projects with special attention to urban planning law, building regulations including monument protection and the associated administrative procedures.

Performances

• Textual descriptions (answers) to individual questions (exam tasks)
• If necessary, sketchy and graphic additions to the above answers

Aid

Text editions of the above regulations (e.g. BauGB, BauNVO, NBauO incl. DVO, NDSchG) 

Construction; Processing time: 2 hours

Proof of knowledge of private building law must be provided, which is based on the general questions regarding the implementation of a construction project. In particular, knowledge of the basics of work contract law as well as the general basics of construction site organization and scheduling and cooperation with the client are expected.

Knowledge of the principles of BGB and VOB, HOAI, basic knowledge of public procurement law (VOB/A, VgV) etc. is expected, as well as in particular their practical application in the execution of construction, as well as knowledge of the basic features of contractual relationships between client and contractor; of the law on contracts for work and services according to the German Civil Code (BGB), forms of entrepreneurial deployment, liability risks and procedural disputes.

Performances

• Textual descriptions (answers) to individual questions (exam tasks)
• If necessary, sketchy and graphic additions to the above answers

 Aid

• Textual editions of the above regulations

The aids mentioned in the explanatory notes to the application as well as drawing board for DIN A2 and drawing instrument, drawing and sketch paper as well as writing paper must be brought by the participant.

Specializations in interior design, landscape architecture or urban planning

The above remarks on performance testing in the field of architecture apply mutatis mutandis.

The application must be accompanied by the following documents:

All documents in non-German must be accompanied by a translation, which must be confirmed by a publicly appointed and sworn translator.

• Practical work:
• Certificate(s) from members of the profession in the respective field that the applicant has worked under supervision for at least 7 years in a field-related professional practice.
• Submission of own work Planning documents for usually at least 7 objects (design plans – scale 1 : 100) as well as at least 2 execution and detailed drawings for one object (scale 1 : 50 or 1 : 20)
• Curriculum vitae and certificates of education and professional career

Type of employment

• The type of employment as a freelancer must be proven by a certificate from the tax consultant, the tax office or the office partner(s).
• The type of employment employed is proven by a certificate from the employer. Unemployed applicants must submit a certificate from the Employment Agency, if necessary a copy of the approval notice.
• Civil servant applicants submit a copy of their certificate of appointment and a recent certificate from the employer on the nature of the activity.
• Applicants working in the construction industry submit a business registration or an excerpt from the commercial register with a list of shareholders.

For freelance applicants

Proof of continuous liability insurance (see section 4 of the application)

Hint:

Registration requires that the applicant has a place of residence or a professional establishment in Lower Saxony or exercises the profession in whole or in part, but not only temporarily and occasionally, in Lower Saxony (§ 5 para. 1 no. 1 NArchtG).

Registration fee: EUR 1,585.00

If you do not use the fully electronic application procedure including the online payment function, please enclose a receipt with your registration application, e.g. a printout of the transfer for online banking about 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

The following payment methods are possible online:

• Credit card

There are no deadlines to be observed.

Possibility of bringing an action before the Administrative Court of Hanover

Lower Saxony Chamber of Architects.

02.09.2020

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.