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This book covers the full scope of architectural practice and registration, including:

• Chapter 1 – How Architectural Registration Works in Australia
• Chapter 2 – Understanding the APE Competency Framework
• Chapter 3 – Legal Environment Architects Operate Within
• Chapter 4 – Duty of Care, Liability & Professional Conduct
• Chapter 5 – Risk Thinking as an Architect
• Chapter 6 – Setting Up Practice
• Chapter 7 – Architectural Services & Client–Architect Agreements
• Chapter 8 – Scope, Fees, Variations & Managing Client Expectations
• Chapter 9 – The Site, Context & Project Fundamentals
• Chapter 10 – Design Compliance, Planning & Regulatory Interfaces
• Chapter 11 – Responsible Design in Practice
• Chapter 12 – Project Cost, Consultants & Risk Coordination
• Chapter 13 – Procurement, Risk Allocation & Tendering
• Chapter 14 – Building Contracts & the ABIC SW Framework
• Chapter 15 – Money, Variations & the Construction Clock
• Chapter 16 – Completion, Defects, Disputes & When Things Go Wrong

Appendices include:

• Statement of Practical Experience Template
• Answers and Explanations for NEP-Style Exam Questions
• Mock Registration Interview