The Architecture Trailblazer consists of a group of practices who are working on a project to set up apprenticeships in architecture. We have continued to attend the Architecture Trailblazer Group’s meetings. The Group is currently developing the architectural assistant and architect standards. It’s also looking at the models of academic provision which will sit within the apprenticeships and the end point assessments for each standard.

The Architecture Trailblazer Group launched an initial consultation on the draft standards for the architectural assistant and the architect apprenticeships in late July. We responded to this and updated ARB’s Prescription Committee on our input. We are undertaking work to develop a set of Frequently Asked Questions for potential education providers which will focus on ARB’s prescription requirements.

Public Consultation Alert –The Trailblazer Group have advised us that they will be holding a Public Consultation for the standard documents for Architecture Apprenticeships from 2 October to 13 October. Please click here for the Architect survey or please click here for the Architectural Assistant survey. The surveys will be open from 10am on Monday 2 October. If you have any other enquiries in relation to this project please contact Peter Garstecki at pgarstecki@fosterandpartners.com for further information.