APEC

Question 1

APEC

Answer 1

Asia pacific economic cooperation

Question 2

Is an international forum composed of twenty-one member economies with the objective to act collectively to promote economic and technical cooperation within the Asia-Pacific region.

Answer 2

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

Question 3

Purpose of APEC

Answer 3

To sustain the growth and development of the region for the common good of its peoples

Question 4

WTO

Answer 4

World trade organization

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GATS

Answer 5

General agreement on trade in services

Question 6

HRDWG

Answer 6

Human Resources development working group

Question 7

the APEC architect register is managed by the

Answer 7

APEC central council

Question 8

Member economies of the APEC Architect Central council 2005 are

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• Australia
• canada
• people’s republic of china
• hongkong china
• japan
• korea
• malaysia
• republic of mexico
• new zealand
• republic of the Philippines
• singapore
• chinese taipei
• thailand
• USA

Question 9

Are responsible for the management of their respective sections of the Register on behalf of the Central Council

Answer 9

Monitoring committees

Question 10

Is a person who is registered, licensed or otherwise professionally recognized as an architect in a participating economy, and whose name is enrolled on the APEC Architect register maintained by that economy.

Answer 10

APEC Architect

Question 11

The criteria adopted by the central council for admission to the APEC architect register, and use of the title “APEC architect” are based on identification of common criteria among the participating economies which consist of:

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• an accreditation or recognition procedure for education programs in architecture
• a minimum period of post-baccalaureate practical experience, with specified requisites:
• fulfillment of registration, licensing or other requirements for full professional recognition
• a minimum period of professional practice as a registered or licensed architect, with specified requisites

Question 12

Monitoring committee Philippine section

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• Professional regulation commission (PRC)
• Commission in Higher Education (CHED)
• United Architects of the Philippines (UAP)

Question 13

Has ultimate responsibility for all matters relating to the APEC Architect framework

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Central council

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Shall take charge of the ethical, moral and professional qualifications of the applicant for registration on the basis of his records at the PRC

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PRC representative

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Shall be the expert on educational qualifications and shall review the documents of the applicant to establish equivalence of the educational program completed.

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CHED representative

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Shall take charge of the assessment and evaluation of professional experience qualifications to meet the criteria and standards agreed upon by the participating economies in the APEC architect project

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UAP official representative

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The competence of an APRC architect:

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• to create architectural designs
• to translate a design concept into built form
• must be competent in the practice of architecture

Question 18

APEC ARCHITECT REGISTRATION CRITERIA

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• Architectural Education
• Fulfillment of Post-Baccalaureate Diversified Training for Recognition
• As Architect in a Home Economy
• Fulfillment of Registration / Licensing Requirements for Registration
• As An Architect in a Home Economy
• Professional Practice as a License/Registered Architect
• Continuing Professional Development
• Membership in the Integrated and Accredited Professional Organization of Architects

Question 19

FORMS FOR APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS AN APEC ARCHITECT Home Economy: REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES (PH)

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• Personal Details
• Educational Qualifications
• Post- Baccalaureate Training
• Licensure and Registration
• Professional Practice and Experience
• Continuing Professional Development

Question 20

STEPS FOR APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS AN APEC ARCHITECT

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1. Pre-requisites
2. Self assessment
3. fill up the Forms for Application for Registration
4. Prepare the Binder of your submittals,
5. Pay the non-refundable application fee
6. The APEC Architect Project Monitoring Committee, Philippine Section (MC-Phi) will evaluate your application.
7. If the MC-Phi finds that your application satisfies all the requirements and criteria set forth by the Central Council of the APEC Architect Project, your application will be forwarded to the Central Council for deliberation.
8. The Central Council of the APEC Architect Project will meet at an appointed time to deliberate the applications for registration as an APEC Architect from different economies.

Question 21

STEPS FOR APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS AN APEC ARCHITECT

Answer 21

1. Pre-requisites
2. Self assessment
3. fill up the Forms for Application for Registration
4. Prepare the Binder of your submittals,
5. Pay the non-refundable application fee
6. The APEC Architect Project Monitoring Committee, Philippine Section (MC-Phi) will evaluate your application.
7. If the MC-Phi finds that your application satisfies all the requirements and criteria set forth by the Central Council of the APEC Architect Project, your application will be forwarded to the Central Council for deliberation.
8. The Central Council of the APEC Architect Project will meet at an appointed time to deliberate the applications for registration as an APEC Architect from different economies.