The Architecture Apprenticeship pathway is a relatively new method for achieving professional architectural qualification, combining on-the-job training with an employer and off-the-job training with a certified training provider. As a route to qualification, it is very different from the traditional and well-known Part 1-3 process.

The Architecture Apprenticeship Handbook serves as a dedicated resource to explain and outline the Architecture Apprenticeship pathway in detail. The Handbook is aimed at early-career professionals or those considering a career in architecture and demonstrates the benefits and advantages of the apprenticeship pathway. It also honestly describes the potential downsides and answers key questions that may arise when potential students consider this route. In addition, the Handbook aims to widen access and encourage diversification within the profession by highlighting the flexibility and accommodation apprenticeships offer to different personal and professional circumstances.

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