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MARC5400: Professional Practice
2025 unit information
The Professional Practice unit of study aims to develop an understanding of the core ethical, legal, regulatory and practice management frameworks in which architects operate. The unit covers issues of professional ethics relating to the provision of architectural services and practice management; introduces students to the relevant legislative frameworks and approval practices that guide professional design practice; and familiarises students with common contractual agreements for architectural services, including procedures for procurement and contract administration. The unit aims to provide knowledge and skills in applying common regulatory frameworks through the design and documentation process.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Architecture |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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MARC5102 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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BDES3025 or equivalent |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an understanding of the ethics, regulatory requirements, authorship of cultural knowledge, and obligations pertaining to professional architectural practice.
- LO2. demonstrate an understanding of different types of architectural engagement; and how different contractual agreements can vary the role and responsibilities of an architect through the design and procurement process.
- LO3. demonstrate an understanding of the role of architectural drawings and specifications as contract documents, including industry standards and processes for communication.
- LO4. demonstrate a theoretical understanding of various project procurement types, and the architect’s role and obligations in relation to those.
- LO5. demonstrate a theoretical understanding of the role and obligations of the architect during construction, including communication standards and practices.
- LO6. demonstrate a theoretical understanding of safety, risk management, and quality assurance, in the context of professional architectural practice.
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