The achievement of this qualification provides entry into the professional practice of architecture through the accumulation of the knowledge, skills and attributes, aligned with the competencies specified by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession, to enable registration as a Candidate Architectural Technologist. The Level 6 Exit Level Outcomes of Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF) Diploma are recognized by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) as a level where a Diploma graduate may register as a Professional Architectural Technologist in Training, if obtained from a SACAP accredited Architectural Learning Site. This allows a graduate to work in practice for a qualified practitioner and after two years the graduate may write the professional exam at SACAP to become a Professional Architectural Technologist. The academic department at this institution is currently accredited as an architectural learning site with SACAP.
