Architectural Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 44 of 2000)

An ALS preparing for an initial (first-time) accreditation visit of a new qualification is advised to request a pre-accreditation visit at least one year before an initial accreditation visit. If the Accreditation Board, at the pre-accreditation visit, is satisfied that the ALS will be ready for an initial accreditation visit within a year, then the new qualification(s) at the ALS will be designated ‘candidate qualification for recognition’. However, this designation is not yet equal to accreditation. Only once an initial accreditation visit, following the accreditation process has been completed is accreditation visit possible.