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

The Council is mandated by section 13(a) and (b) of the Act to conduct accreditation visits to any educational institution which has a department, school or faculty of architecture. The Council is empowered to either conditionally or unconditionally grant, refuse or withdraw accreditation. The Council conducts accreditation visit once during its term of office.

Wherefore, the Accreditation Rules reaffirm the commitment of the SACAP to quality architectural education in South Africa. The Accreditation Rules supports the SACAP’s overarching objective of transformation as well as the SACAP’s vision for excellence in architectural education. The accreditation rules set the standard of achievement to be attained and the method of assessment to be undertaken.

The overriding objectives for the accreditation rules are to strive for quality architectural programs in South Africa. The Rules lay down quality standards of architectural programs which must be complied with. Failure to do so may lead to refusal or withdrawal of accreditation.