Section 3.05. Examination.

 

(1)   Architect examination required. An applicant for registration as an architect, unless applying under s. 443.10 (1) , Stats., shall successfully complete an examination on architectural services which measures the knowledge and skills necessary to competently practice architecture. The examination shall test the following architectural services and service elements:

(a) Pre-design.

1. Design objectives.

2. Space requirements.

3. Space relations.

4. Flexibility and expansibility.

5. Site requirements.

(b) Site design.

1. Land utilization.

2. Structures placement.

3. Form relationships.

4. Movement, circulation and parking.

5. Utility systems.

6. Surface and subsurface conditions.

7. Ecological requirements.

8. Deeds, zoning and construction.

9. Topography and relations to surrounding.

10. Architectural management and coordination.

11. Cost.

(c) Building design.

1. Building sections, elevations and plans.

2. Selections and layout of building systems.

3. Structural considerations.

4. Mechanical considerations.

5. Electrical considerations.

6. Civil considerations.

7. Interior considerations.

8. Design documentation.

(d) Building systems.

1. Structural systems.

2. Lateral forces.

3. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing.

4. Miscellaneous systems.

5. Materials and methods.

6. Coordination.

7. Cost consideration.

(e) Construction documents and services.

1. Architectural drawings.

2. Structural drawings.

3. Interior drawings.

4. Specifications.

5. Cost estimates.

6. Bidding documents.

7. Organization and handling bids.

8. Bids evaluation.

9. Coordination and management.

10. Construction administration in office.

11. Construction administration in field.

12. Field tests.

13. Quotation requests and change orders.

14. Construction cost accounting.

15. Project close-out.

(4)   Grading. The passing scores set by the board represent the minimum competency required to protect public health and safety.

(6)   Examination and refund fees. The fee for an architect examination and requirements for refund of fees are specified in s. 440.05 , Stats., and ch. SPS 4 .

(7)   Re-examination procedure. An applicant who began the examination procedure in or after June of 1983 for an architect examination who fails an examination or any part of an examination may retake any part of the examination failed at a regularly-scheduled administration of the examination. The board shall determine which parts of a current examination are equivalent to the examination parts failed by an applicant.

(8)   Examination review.

(a) One-year limitation. An applicant for an architect examination may review questions on any part of an examination failed by the applicant within one year from the date of the examination, as specified in s. 443.09 (6) , Stats. An applicant may review the examination only once.

(b) Review procedure. Failing candidates shall be notified of the procedure to schedule a review of the appropriate examination parts. The applicant may take notes on the examination questions reviewed. No notes may be retained by the applicant following the review. The review may not take place within 30 days prior to a scheduled examination. If the section confirms the failing status following its review, the application shall be deemed incomplete, and the applicant may be reexamined under sub. (7) .

(9)   Cheating. Any applicant for registration who receives aid or cheats in any other manner in connection with the examination shall be barred from completing the examination or shall not be given a passing grade, or both.

Cr. Register, February, 1987, No. 374 , eff. 3-1-87; am. (2) and (7), Register, January, 1993, No. 445 , eff. 2-1-93; am. (8) (b), Register, March, 1996, No. 483 , eff. 4-1-96; am. (8) (a), Register, October, 1996, No. 490 , eff. 11-1-96; am. (4), cr. (9), Register, January, 1999, No. 517 , eff. 2-1-99; CR 09-079 : am. (2) Register June 2010 No. 654 , eff. 7-1-10; correction in (6) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register November 2011 No. 671 ; correction in (2) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register May 2013 No. 689 ; CR 15-040 : r. (2), (3), (5) Register May 2016 No. 725 , eff. 6-1-16 .

Note

Subsection (8) was invalidated by the repeal of s. 443.09 (6) , Stats., in 2009 Wis. Act 350 and will be removed in future rule-making by the Board. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1