Assessment and recognition of degrees
The Architects Registration Bureau assesses and recognizes foreign degrees for registration purposes.
Establishing rules and accreditation of providers
The Architects Registration Bureau lays down rules for the professional traineeship and accredits professional traineeship providers, programmes, and modules. The Professional Traineeship Committee, established by the BA, assesses candidates who follow the independent route for the professional traineeship, and grants exception for previously obtained professional experience.
The Office also sets rules for the architect exam and the procedure for registration under a different title, and appoints independent committees.
Organizing special procedures
In addition to the regular registration procedure, the Dutch Architects’ Title Act identifies a number of alternative routes that may lead to entry into the register: the architect exam, the procedure for registration under a different title, and the procedure for the granting of certificates for special distinction. For these procedures, the Architects Registration Bureau performs secretariat and decision-making duties.
Powers
In addition to the above statutory duties, the Architects Registration Bureau has a number of legal powers, including the adoption of quality policies for appropriate continuing professional development, the provision of certificates for special distinction, and the authority to act against unauthorized use of title.