As of January 1, 2025, the OAA requires Intern Architects who have gained all their Canadian Experience Record Book (CERB) experience while enrolled in the Internship in Architecture Program (IAP) to complete a self-assessment to demonstrate competency in specific areas of practice. (To learn more, visit the Ontario Practice Competency page.) 

For each of the 10 key Ontario competencies, an Intern Architect is required to select one example from their eligible work history that best highlights the appropriate practical experience activity. Competencies are defined as observable and measurable skills, knowledge, or abilities required for licence that are demonstrated through the experience activity. Each of the targeted competencies will be assigned a minimum required competency level aligned with the comprehension levels established in the Canadian Standard of Competency for Architects. 

The self-assessment forms will also soon be accessible in the Ontario Practice Assessment tab by logging into the member portal and must be validated by a Supervising Architect. A Guidebook reference is available here. 

While the online portal will be the preferred method for submissions, as an offline option, the OAA will accept pdf submissions that have already been validated and signed by the respective Supervising Architect. Prior to completing the PDFs, Intern Architects must contact the OAA for pre-approval of the Supervising Architect who will be validating the submission(s). The Intern Architect can then complete the intended of the 10 assessments in terms of Experience Activity, Outcomes, and Self-Assessment before sharing with the Supervising Architect relevant to the specific experience.  Supervising Architects reviewing and validating the Ontario practice competencies must review the Intern Architect’s experience/activity example to ensure the information provided is sufficient in breadth, depth, and quality to determine demonstrable competency. Upon validation, the completed form(s) should be emailed to the Association at iap@oaa.on.ca for processing.