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Abbreviations and terms used in this Web site are explained below.
Abbreviations
AAPPA
ARE CACB CAD CICIL CCUSA CERB ESL ERC HRSDC IAP ITP MBA MTCU NCARB OAA OAAAS OAQ RAIC |
Association for Access to the Profession of Planning and Architecture Access to Professions and Trades Unit, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Architect Registration Examination Canadian Architectural Certification Board Computer-Aided Design Canadian Centre for International Credentials Committee of Canadian University Schools of Architecture Canadian Experience Record Book English as a Second Language Experience Requirements Committee Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Intern Architect Program Internationally Trained/Educated Professional Mastering the Business of Architecture Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Ontario Association of Architects Ontario Association for Applied Architectural Science Ordre des Architectes du Québec Royal Architectural Institute of Canada |
Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| eliminate deficiencies | To remove what is lacking or inadequate. To get rid of the gaps or needs. |
| emitting institution | The established organization or corporation (such as a college or university) that has issued something with full authority. |
| in good standing | As it applies to a member of the OAA, "in good standing" means that he or she has paid the annual Licence fee and has no current disciplinary penalty against him or her. |
| legislation | A law enacted by the legislative branch of a government. |
| mentor | A trusted counsellor or guide. |
| notarized | A notarized document is one that is certified to be true by a licensed official such as a notary public. |
| permanent resident | A person with permanent resident status is a landed immigrant or an immigrant who has settled permanently in Canada, but has not acquired Canadian citizenship. A permanent resident is eligible to apply for Canadian Citizenship after three years of becoming a resident. See www.cic.gc.ca for more information. |
| prerequisite | Something that is necessary to an end or to the carrying out of a function, for example, a course that is required or needed in order to take another. |
| statute | Rules or laws that have the force of authority by virtue of their being enacted by a governing or legislative body. |
| syllabus | A syllabus is a description of courses and/or programs offered by a university or other educational institution. |
| transcript | A transcript is an official record of courses completed at a university or other educational institution. |