1st class architect examination

...Since design and supervision are the main tasks in architectural work, architects are indispensable basic qualifications for architectural engineers. Those who wish to become first-class architects must pass the first-class architect examination held by the Minister of Construction at least once a year to test the knowledge and skills necessary for design and construction supervision, be licensed by the Minister of Construction, and be registered in the first-class architect register kept by the Ministry of Construction. Those who wish to become second-class architects must pass the second-class architect examination held by the prefectural governor at least once a year, be licensed by that prefectural governor, and be registered in the second-class architect register kept by the prefecture. ...

*Some of the terminology used in the "First Class Architect Examination" is explained below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…設計･監理は建築業務の中の主要業務であるから，結局，建築士は建築技術者にとって必須の基礎的な資格となっている。1級建築士になろうとする者は，建設大臣が設計および工事監理に必要な知識および技能について毎年少なくとも1回行う1級建築士試験に合格し，建設大臣の免許を受け，建設省に備える1級建築士名簿に登録されなければならない。また2級建築士になろうとする者は，都道府県知事が毎年少なくとも1回行う2級建築士試験に合格し，その都道府県知事の免許を受け，都道府県に備える2級建築士名簿に登録されなければならない。…

※「１級建築士試験」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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