Professional Practice & Reflection (EPA)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ABEE4115 | Architecture and Built Environment | 4 | 30 | Summer UK |
- Code
- ABEE4115
- School
- Architecture and Built Environment
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Summer UK
Summary
Professional Practice & Reflection (End Point Assessment). This module contains the practice-based components of the Professional Studies Part 3 course structured around the Professional Criteria set out by the ARB (Architect’s Registration Board) in their Prescription of qualifications: ARB Criteria at Part 3, and the IfATE Architect (Integrated Degree) standard. It also delivers the EPA (End Point Assessment) for L7 Apprentices (IfATE Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/architect-integrated-degree-v1-0)). The focus of the module is the Case Study which uses a live design project as a vehicle for candidates to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, behaviours and understanding across the criteria. The module culminates in a Viva with representatives from within the profession as well as independent academic staff. The module forms part of the overall professional studies programme which is validated by the Architect’s Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to meet and provide exemption from the entry requirements to the UK Register of Architects.
Target Students
Students on the RIBA Part 2/3 apprenticeship programme.
Classes
- One 30-minute tutorial each week for 4 weeks
- One 3-hour-30-minute lecture each week for 2 weeks
Recall sessions: On-line delivery of taught lectures, in-class activities and presentation of pre-prepared material by study groups. Tutorials: 1:1 and group sessions with Professional Studies Advisor (PSA)
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: Case study.
- 20% Coursework 2: Evaluation of practical experience via Career Appraisal, CV and criteria mapping.
- 30% Viva Voce 1: Viva - professional interview (1 hour).
- PEDR 1: Note the student has to pass 24 months minimum of Professional Education and Development Resources (PEDRs).
Assessed by end of summer vacation
Educational Aims
Following on from the Professional Studies module, this module allows students to apply their knowledge to the work they are undertaking in practice. Through critical analysis and reflection, with reference to RIBA Work Stages, students will indicate best practice, illustrate professional judgement and evidence the requisite knowledge, skills and behaviours required of a competent member of the architectural profession.Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcome 1
The learning outcomes for this module are mapped onto the Architects Registration Board Part 3 Prescription of Qualifications criteria. These criteria can be found on the ARB website (https://arb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ARB_Criteria_pt3.pdf)
[PC1] Professionalism – demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the nature of professionalism with respect to ethics, integrity, impartiality, and reliability within the framework of institutional membership, codes of conduct and regulation. [K12] (S1, S2, S3, S6, S13) (B1-B7inc)
Learning Outcome 2
[PC2] Clients and services – demonstrate understanding of the range of services offered by architects and delivering those services in a manner prioritising the interests of the client and other stakeholders. This will be supported by knowledge of the briefing process, forms and terms of appointment, the means of professional remuneration, relevant legislation, and the execution of appropriate programmed and coordinated project tasks. [K6, K13] (S6, S7, S10, S12, S13)
Learning Outcome 3
[PC3] Legal framework and process - demonstrate understanding of the legal context within which an Architect must operate, and the processes undertaken to ensure compliance with legal requirements or standards (i.e. planning, Building Regulations, CDM, heritage legislation, accessibility, etc.) [K4, K6, K11, K14] (S4, S11, S14)
Learning Outcome 4
[PC4] Practice and management – demonstrate understanding of the business priorities, required management processes and risks of running an architectural practice, and the relationship between the practice of architecture and the UK construction industry. [K15] (S6, S15)
Learning Outcome 5
[PC5] Building procurement – demonstrate understanding of UK construction and contract law, construction procurement processes and the roles of built environment professionals. This will be supported by an understanding of the role of the Architect, contractual relationships, the obligations upon an architect acting as contract administrator, job-related administrative systems and the management of projects in the context of the student’s professional experience, including awareness of controlling building costs and the role of advanced processes and modern construction methods. [K1, K4, K6, K10, K16] (S16)
Learning Outcome 6
Using the case study as a vehicle, students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the professional criteria, as outlined above, across RIBA Work stages, with the addition of:
An awareness of social and intellectual histories, theories and technologies that influence the design of buildings. [K2, K3]
An awareness of the relationships between users and buildings, between buildings and the context of place, community and the opportunities for social value. [K5, K6] (S5, S7)
An understanding of the client and design team briefing process; constructional considerations within building design and procurement, and the impact of material choices on the environment. [K7, K8, K9] (S9)