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Architects Registration Board | Guide to Becoming a Registered Architect in Barbados
Revised December 16th, 2011
REGISTRATION OUTSIDE OF BARBADOS
PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW
If registered as an architect in another country whose requirements for registration are, in the opinion of the Board, no less exacting than those required for registration in Barbados. This allows consideration for exemption from the B.A.R.E to be given to candidates who qualify. This Determination will be made by the Board only after subjecting the candidate to a Professional Interview . The Interview is aimed at determining the applicant’s understanding of ethics and professionalism within the practice of architecture in Barbados.
All candidates (including candidates with most of their practical experience outside of Barbados) will be questioned on their understanding of the general conditions, statutory organisations and the relevant legislation that influence the practice of architecture in Barbados. This does not suggest that knowledge of every government authority, legislation, etc is required. However, the candidates understanding of the basic conditions surrounding the practice of architecture is necessary in order for him/her to be able to provide competent professional Architectural advice.
VERIFICATION OF FOREIGN LICENSURE / REGISTRATION
Applicants must submit notarized copies of professional certificates of registration/licensure from jurisdictions outside of Barbados. An official letter must be sent from the certifying/registration board directly to the A.R.B. This letter is to provide the candidate’s current status of license and the requirements/results of any examination/evaluation which formed the basis for licensure. All documents not printed in English must be accompanied by an acceptable original translation that includes all written and printed matter on the originals and performed by a qualified translator. A notarized Affidavit of Accuracy must accompany the translation. In addition to these requirements, the A.R.B may request letters of job verification from the candidate’s previous employers who are approved registered architects in the jurisdictions that the candidate is registered. Such letters shall clearly outline the architectural tasks performed by the candidate and the durations. The verifying architect’s seal (irrespective of jurisdiction) shall be affixed to all such letters.
FEES
Each Applicant that is approved by the Board for architectural registration is issued a certificate of approval (license). This license entitles the bearer to obtain a certificate of registration from the Registrar of the Supreme Court.
After approval by the A.R.B., the candidate is responsible for paying the Architects registration fee of one thousand two hundred and fifty dollars ($1,250.00) to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, annually, in order to attain and to maintain registration as an Architect in Barbados.