Edinburgh
Napier is the first higher education institution to have its Architectural Technology
apprenticeship programme accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural
Technologists (CIAT).
The
University was the first educational establishment in the UK to offer an apprenticeship
in Architectural Technology and we’ve now been awarded accredited status for
its Construction & the Built Environment (Architectural Technology)
Graduate Apprenticeship.
A
Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) is an alternative route to graduate-level
education in Scotland, providing a 'workplace-learning' environment and the
opportunity to work in partnership with the built environment industry. A GA
aims to produce graduates with the skills, knowledge and behaviours to make a
valuable contribution in the area of their chosen degree pathway.
The
Construction & the Built Environment (Architectural Technology) GA is four
years in length and Graduate Apprentices will spend approximately 80% of their
time in paid, full-time employment. Graduates
will be eligible for associate membership, ACIAT and will also be entitled to
exemptions against educational standards of the MCIAT Professional Assessment
when progressing to become a Chartered Architectural Technologist, MCIAT.
Matthew
Brooke-Peat, Vice-President, Education, at CIAT said, “I am pleased that the first educational establishment to offer an
apprenticeship programme at degree level in Architectural Technology has also
achieved CIAT Accreditation for their provision. This initiative further
emphasises the value our profession adds to the industry, and that employers
are committed to ensuring their staff have the necessary skills and knowledge.”
Edinburgh
Napier's programme can be viewed here.