Online | Qualifying in Architectural Technology as a Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT) (Session 1)
The Institute's online short course is free for all members and affiliates wanting to understand more about CIAT's professional qualification pathway.
The course covers developing an appreciation of the process and undertaking a critical appraisal of an individual's knowledge, experience, skills and competency benchmarked against the MCIAT Professional Standards Framework.
The content focuses on the following areas:
- The MCIAT Professional Assessment – Route to qualify as a Chartered Architectural Technologist
- Stage 1 – Educational Standards – Are you exempt?
- Stage 2 – Practice Standards - Written holistic submission with supporting evidence
- Stage 3 – Professional Standards - Professional Assessment Interview
- Developing communication skills
It will be fully funded by CIAT, with 100 places on offer. Places will be assigned on a first come first served basis (subject to meeting the entry requirements below).
Entry requirements
- Candidates should have attained a CIAT Accredited Honours and/or Masters qualification. Other qualifications will be considered on a case by case basis.
- Candidates should have at least two years post-graduate professional experience in a role aligned to Architectural Technology.
- Candidates must be current Associate members or CIAT affiliates.
- Within a set timeframe as outlined below, candidates will commit to submitting a sample MCIAT Professional Assessment application with supporting evidence.
- Be able to source a Chartered built environment professional to act as Referee.
The course will be delivered online, commencing on 19 February 2025 and will be delivered from 12:00 - 13:00 via MS Teams. It has been designed over three sessions, running on 19 and 26 February, with the final session being held on 19 March, allowing time to develop and submit your MCIAT Professional Assessment by the end of 31 March 2025.
All sessions will be recorded so should you be unable to attend one session, you can easily catch up.
You can book your place upon ensuring your eligibility by emailing [email protected]
*This course is intended to prepare you for progression to Chartered Membership of CIAT. On submission of your MCIAT Professional Assessment to the Institute, your suitability for Chartered Architectural Technologist, MCIAT status, will be determined through its formal assessment processes in due course. It is important to note that there is no set deadline to make the formal submission, but a speedy submission is encouraged and this course is delivered independent of the official CIAT qualification process. Moreover, CIAT reserves the right to use this recording for educational purposes to assist other candidates undergoing the qualifying process.