– Ministry of the environment in collaboration with the Chamber of Architects – Architects’ Chamber of Lithuania (ACL)
Entrance examination
Yes
Academic training
Bachelor of 4 years (compulsory) Master’s degree 2 years (not compulsory)
Qualified as
Qualified Architect (Dipl. Architect)
Professional training needed?
Yes Compulsory professional examination by the Ministry of the Environment and the ACL. Compulsory registration with the LAR.
If yes How much time
Compulsory professional experience of 3 years for BA.
Comments
Additional compulsory practical training – internship
3 years after Bachelor or 1 year after Master degree
Requirement for undertaking compulsory professional experience as a requirement for access to the professional examination
There are no requirement
Period of traineeship supervised (overseen) By who?
Architects’ Chamber of Lithuanian
Compulsory professional experience (requirement for access to the professional examination) Where? To which conditions
In the architect office Not conducted
Number of hours per month required
Not described
Compulsory Professional examination
Yes. Compulsory Professional examination by the Ministry of the Environment and the Architects’ Chamber of Lithuania.
Complementary professional education
Not described
Remuneration of the professional experience
Not described
Trainee accompanied
Not described
Specific supplementary courses organised
Architects’ Chamber of Lithuanian
Model form of contract available
No
Professional practice undertaken abroad taken into account
Yes
Evaluation of the professional experience
Just during on the process of licensing in ACL
Evaluation method used
Presentation of the works and recommendations
Are Architects obligation to carry insurance?
Legal Basis: what are the most commonly used Term and Conditions:
What are the requirements for obtaining insurance?
How are insurance premiums calculated?
What forms of Insurance contract exist:
Insurances/Agents
Comments
All designs must have insurance
What requirements must a European architect fulfill to practice in this country?
Diploma, Registration with the Ministry of Environment and Architects’ Chamber of Lithuania.
Does a system of CPD for architects exists in your country?
Yes
If yes: Is it compulsory? Is it encouraged? Is it free?
Compulsory
If it is compulsory, is it required by law or by a Code of Conduct?
Compulsory by law
If it is regulated, who regulates the system: A professional body A governmental body A combination of the two?
A combination of the two
Is it organised?
Yes
Who provides the courses?
ACL
What level of training is provided:
Not described
Are certain subjects mandatory?
No
What types of activities or provisions are accepted:
Practical activity
Do you have any evaluation criteria for the CPD material?
Yes, the estimation of courses
Who recognises (accredits) these trainings?
ACL
Development of the trainings: A. Estimated number of courses/year B. Estimated number of participants/year C. Estimated lesson hours/year
C
Level of requirements for the architects:
Is this required level validated or checked and how: A. Not requested B. Attendance tracking C. Attendance tracking D. Self-assessment using self-test E. By regular checks F. Examination G. Thesis H. Other means (e.g. electronic monitoring)?
C
Is training (provision) delivered abroad accepted?
No
What kind of sanction is applied for the non-compliance with CPD obligation: A. None B. Reprimand C. Expulsion from the register D. Other?
C
Do you have a database of the content of your CPD programme?
No
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