All you need to know about the MCIAT Professional Assessment
What is the MCIAT Professional Assessment?
A flexible and quality assured qualifying process, based on performance and designed to recognise the diversity of Architectural Technology.
Candidates must provide an in-depth critical analysis summarising their knowledge, understanding and application of the construction process with regard to planning, design, construction and use, as well as relating it to professional experience.
This takes the form of a reflective report and refers to challenges and successes encountered whilst working on projects. Applicants also undertake a self-evaluation, highlighting strengths and weaknesses in relation to their area (s) of practice.
The MCIAT Professional Assessment process is based on the key areas of proficiency in designing, managing, practising, and developing (self).
Who is eligible to apply?
Anyone working in or on Architectural Technology, design, practice, component/specialist design, refurbishment, commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare, retail, infrastructure or domestic projects, public/private sectors, academia etc. are welcome to apply. You must be registered as a current Associate or affiliate within the Institute before applying. Further details here.
Applicants must demonstrate a level of skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours in relation to their sphere/s of practice defined with the Professional Standards Framework for Chartered Membership, which covers Stage 1 - Educational Standards, Stage 2 - Practice Standards and Stage 3 - Professional Standards.
Who assesses my application?
Your submitted Professional Assessment application and supporting evidence is assessed via a formal process by a CIAT Member Panel. The Professional Assessment Interview is undertaken by CIAT Interview Assessors. Click here for information on the Interview process.
How much does it cost?
Applicants are required to pay £375 for application assessment and the Professional Assessment Interview.
When can I apply?
Any applicant who can meet the required standard is eligible to apply. However, they must be an active member or affiliate of the Institute. Click here to download the application form.
Documents for MCIAT Professional Assessment
2025 Professional Assessment application form (PSCF)
Document 29 Jan 2025
Chartered Architectural Technologist - Professional Standards Competency Framework
Document 29 Jan 2025
2025 Candidate Guidance Notes (PSCF)
Document Guidance 29 Jan 2025
2024 Professional Assessment application form (PSF)
Document 30 Apr 2024
MCIAT Professional Assessment Top Tips
Guidance 28 Apr 2023
MCIAT Professional Assessment exemplar Graduate
Document 27 Apr 2023
MCIAT Professional Assessment exemplar Academic
Document 18 May 2022
MCIAT Professional Assessment exemplar
Document 11 Nov 2021
MCIAT Professional Assessment exemplar Specialist
Document 9 Jan 2020
MCIAT Professional Assessment exemplar BIM specialist
Document 5 Sep 2019
Chartered Membership: Professional Standards Framework
Document 1 Jan 2019
Candidate Guidance Notes (PSF)
Document Guidance 1 Jan 2019
MCIAT Professional Assessment Stage 1- Educational Standards example with HNC
Document 18 Dec 2018
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