PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE EXAM – 17 SEPTEMBER 2014
PAPER 1:This is closed book paper.
Answer all questions
Total marks for this paper-100 marks
Time allowed for Paper 1-3 hours
Pass mark for the examination-55% per paper with an average of 60% for the two papers combined.
a)Please ensure that each exam book that you use displays your correct SACAP ACCOUNT NUMBERfor identification purposes.
b)No cell phones, programmable calculators, laptops and/or other electronic equipment will be permitted in the examination room.
c)This is a closed book paper. No reference material will be allowed.
Question 120 marks
1.1 In terms of the Architectural Profession Act No 44 of 2000, complete the definitions of thefollowing:
1.1.1“Accredit” means ______(1)
1.1.2“Candidate” means ______(1)
1.1.3“CBE” means______(1)
1.1.4“Minister” means ______(1)
1.1.5“Professional” means ______(1)
1.1.6“Registrar” means ______(1)
1.1.7“Rule” means ______(1)
1.1.8“Voluntary Association” means ______(1)
1.1.9“Council” means ______(1)
1.1.10“This Act” includes ______(1)
(10)
Answers to 1.1
1.1.1“Accredit” means the process of evaluation and recognition by the council of educational programmes offered by educational institutions relating to the architectural profession, and “accreditation” has a corresponding meaning. (1)
1.1.2“Candidate” means a person who is registered in terms of section 19(2)(b) (1)
1.1.3“CBE” means the Council for the Built Environment established in terms of section 2 of the Council for the Built Environment Act, 2000. (1)
1.1.4“Minister” means the Minister responsible for public works.(1)
1.1.5“Professional” means a person who is registered in terms of section 19(2)(a). (1)
1.1.6“Registrar” means a person who is appointed as registrar under section 8(1)(a). (1)
1.1.7“Rule” means a rule made and in force under this Act.(1)
1.1.8“Voluntary Association” means any voluntary association recognised by the council in terms of section 25. (1)
1.1.9“Council” means the South African Council for the Architectural Profession establishedby section 2. (1)
1.1.10“This Act” includes any notice, order or rule issued or made under this Act. (1)
1.2How long is the term of office of members of council?(1)
Answers to 1.2
4 years(1)
1.3Who must appoint the Registrar?(1)
Answer to 1.3
Council(1)
1.4A disciplinary tribunal must consist of at least ………(three components)(3)
Answer to 1.4
1.4.1A person who specialises in the professional field concerning the charge (1)
1.4.2A professional who has appropriate experience, and(1)
1.4.3A person qualified in law and who has appropriate experience(1)
1.5In terms of Rule 5 of the Code of Professional Conduct name five items that must be displayed on the letterhead of an Architectural Practice. (5)
Answer to 1.5
The letterheads of the practice shall display the following:
1.5.1Name of the architectural practice and type of practice(1)
1.5.2The names of the principals and their registration numbers(1)
1.5.3The category of registration of the principals, using the prescribed abbreviation:
Professional Architectural Draughtsperson (PrArchDraught)
Professional Architectural Technologist (PrArchT)
Professional Senior Architectural Technologist (PrSArchT)
Professional Architect (PrArch)(1)
1.5.4The professional designation and qualification of all principals who are not registered with the council. (1)
1.5.5Physical and postal address, telephone, fax and email, CIPRO and VAT registration numbers, if applicable (1)
1.5.6Practices or registered professionals may not display the Council’s logo on any corporate stationary or letterheads, as it is copyrighted.
Question 225marks
2.1When forming a ‘new’ business (partnership or other structures) name only seven articles of association which should be placed on record. (10)
Answers to 2.1
2.1.1Title of practice(1)
2.1.2Area where established(1)
2.1.3Management structures(1)
2.1.4Profit & loss(1)
2.1.5Salaries(1)
2.1.6Expenses(1)
2.1.7Benefits(1)
2.1.8Leave & sick leave(1)
2.1.9Retirement(1)
2.1.10Practice liabilities(1)
2.1.11Introduction of new partners/directors(1)
2.1.12Professional consultants(1)
2.1.13Restraint of trade(1)
2.1.14Operating capital(1)
2.1.15Withdrawals(1)
2.1.16Vehicles & travelling costs(1)
2.2Name five issues that should be addressed when you are appointed jointly with other professionals (5)
Answers to 2.2
2.2.1Establish seniority(1)
2.2.2Arrange formal contract(1)
2.2.3Put in place a joint or ‘umbrella’ indemnity insurance policy(1)
2.2.4Provide for arbitration(1)
2.2.5Define responsibilities & financial implications(1)
2.3CPD
2.3.1CPD stands for______ (2)
Answer to 2.3.1
Continuing Professional Development(2)
2.3.2An Architectural Professional who first registered with SACAP in 2008, will be required to undertake his/her first renewal of registration in which year? (2)
Answer to 2.3.2
In 2013(2)
2.3.3Name the various categories of CPD Activities and name one activity from each category, that would render credits within that category? (6)
Answer to 2.3.3
Category 1 : Development Activities
such as Interactive or Non-Interactive Workshops / Conferences / Congresses / Lectures / Seminars
Category 2 :Work-based Activities
Architectural work within a practice4 / Full time lecturing
In-house training or mentoring of candidates
Category 3 :Individual Activities
Anyone of the activities listed in the relevant SACAP board notice
(6)
Question 335 marks
A local charity organization appoints you to design a new facility for destitute families. The development must provide accommodation for separate families. Food preparation, and meals will be in a communal but central building. The total budget is R10 000 000,00 excluding VAT. A further R1 500 000, 00 excluding VAT is budgeted for development of food gardens, workshop and implement store. R500 000,00 of this budget to be allocated to buildings. The remaining R1 000 000,00 will be for a specialist company to plan and execute the gardens. The appointment is for a full service (stage 1-6). Board Notice 194 of 2011 Project Cost Based Fee recommends a fee of R87 000,00 (Base Fee) plus 6.75%. A Lump-sum contract to be signed.
3.1In terms of the SACAP Code of Professional Conduct published in Board Notice 28 of the Government Gazette on 19th March 2004, Rule 3 Management of Professional Work, statesthat a registered person shall not:
“undertake to perform work for remuneration unless the registered person has clearly set out the terms of the appointment, which must inter alia include the following”:
List five items specifically mentioned in this rule 3.1 which are to be included in the terms of appointment. (10)
Answer to 3.1
Any 5:
3.1.1The scope of the work(2)
3.1.2The allocation of responsibilities(2)
3.1.3The limitation of responsibilities(2)
3.1.4The fee or method of calculating it(2)
3.1.5Provisions for termination(2)
3.1.6Details of professional indemnity insurance(2)
3.2Calculate the fees for each work stage and the total fee. In your calculations you are to show the VAT applicable to each stage and the total. (20)
Answer to 3.2
The Lump-sum Contract price is R 10 000 000, 00 + R 500 000, 00 for workshops at food garden giving a total of R10 500 000,00.
The total fee will therefore be R87 000,00 + (6,75% of R10 500 000,00) R708 750,00
= R795 750,00 and total VAT will be R111 405,00=R907 155,00
(2.5)
Fee calculation for the seven work stages:
Fee for Stage 1 (Invoice 1):
5% of R795 750,00 =R39 787,50 + (14% VAT ) R5 570,25 = R 45 357,75
(2.5)
Fee for Stage 2 (Invoice 2):
15% of R 795 750,00 =R119 362,50 + (14% VAT) R 6 710,75= R 136 073,25
(2.5)
Fee for Stage 3 (Invoice 3):
20% of R795 750,00 = R159 150,00 + (14% VAT) R22 281,00= R 181 431,00
(2.5)
Fee for Stage 4.1 (Invoice 4):
20% of R795 750,00 =R159 150,00 + (14% VAT) R22 281,00 = R 181 431,00
(2.5)
Fee for Stage 4.2 (Invoice 5):
10% of R795 750,00 =R79 575,00+ (14% VAT) R11 140,50 = R 90 715,50
(2.5)
Fee for Stage 5 (Invoice 6):
27% of R795 750,00 = R214 852,50 + (14% VAT) R30 079,35 = R 244 931,85
(2.5)
Fee for Stage 6 (Invoice 7):
3% of R795 750, 00 = R23 872,50+ (14% VAT) R3 342,15 = R 27 214,65
(2.5)
3.3How can the architect ensure payment of his fees on a regular basis throughout the duration of the project and not only once he has completed his mandate for the entire project? (5)
Answer to 3.3
It is essential to contract out of the Common Law Rule which holds that ‘the architect would only become entitled to his fees when he has completed his mandate for the entire project’ and agree that fees be payable at the end of each of work stages 1 to 4, the respective amounts being the percentages stated in clause 5.4 of the Tariff, and in work stage 5, that fees be payable monthly, calculated on the value of interim payment certificates.
Refer clause 4.4 Paymentof the SAIA Client-Architect Agreement.(5)
Question 420marks
4.1List ten essential matters that you will discuss with your project team at the initialprofessional team meeting. (10)
Answer to 4.1
Any ten:
4.1.1Introduction to the project and what the client’s expectations are(1)
4.1.2Introduction of professional consultants(1)
4.1.3Role of each consultant(1)
4.1.4Client’s date for practical completion(1)
4.1.5Provisional program for the project(1)
4.1.6Capacity of consultants to meet the deadlines(1)
4.1.7Consultants’ Professional Indemnity Insurance(1)
4.1.8Budget constraints(1)
4.1.9Date for approval of the project by the client(1)
4.1.10Co-ordination of services(1)
4.1.11Systems to be used for dissemination of information(1)
4.2In establishing a program for the documentation of the project, which is to include the calling for tenders, list ten essential key activities which all of the members of your professional team will need to meet in order to achieve the predetermined date for giving the contractor possession of the site to commence the works. (10)
Answer to 4.2
4.2.1Date for submission of designs and budget to client(1)
4.2.2Date for client to approve design and budget(1)
4.2.3Date for submitting documents to local authority for approval(1)
4.2.4Date for submission of information to quantity surveyor for bills of quantity (1)
4.2.5Date for calling for tenders(1)
4.2.6Date of tender closing(1)
4.2.6Date for submission of tender report and recommendation to client(1)
4.2.7Date by which client must approve appointment of contractor(1)
4.2.8Date for handing over site to contractor(1)
4.2.9Date for practical completion(1)
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