RTO (Architectural) Registry

Objectives

The RTO (Architectural) Registry was established in 2026 to recognise and maintain a pool of competent Registered Technical Officers to support architects in the supervision of architectural building works in Singapore. The Registry aims to uphold professional standards by ensuring that RTOs (Architectural) possess the relevant site experience and competencies to ensure build quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in the construction industry.

 

Criteria For New Registration for RTO (Architectural) Certification

  1. One of the following academic qualifications:
  • Degree in Architecture from any university subjected to approval by the SIA Certification Committee. Minimum three (3) years of such relevant practical experience in full-time supervision of architecture building works in building sites in Singapore; or
  • Diploma in Architecture or in other relevant disciplines; subjected to approval by the SIA Certification Committee. Minimum three (3) years of such relevant practical experience in full-time supervision of architectural building works in building sites in Singapore

 

2. Applicants must pass a mandatory professional interview

 

Criteria For Renewal of RTO (Architectural) Certification

Attain 10 CPD points annually (from courses/ events determined by SIA from time to time)

 

RTO (Architectural) Application Form
https://apex.sia.org.sg/xshare/RTO_(Architectural)_Application_Form_Sept_2026.pdf

RTO (Architectural) Listing
https://apex.sia.org.sg/xshare/RTO_(Architectural)_Certification_Listing_Sept_2026.pdf

 
SIA RTO (Architectural) Certificate Ceremony | 18 September 2026
 
SIA was pleased to introduce the RTO (Architectural) Registry and celebrate the certification of its inaugural batch of RTOs (Architectural), with Guest of Honour, President of the Board of Architects Ar. Chan Kok Way.
 
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