Professional Development | LARE Prep
The Oregon Chapter ASLA periodically offers review sessions for individuals planning on taking the LARE. These sessions include review of the examination content and how it is graded, individual examination sections review, and study resources and practice problems. These sessions are open to both ASLA members and non-members. Fees include printed reference materials and refreshments.
Saturday April 10, 2010
Upcoming LARE Review Class, Sections C & E
The workshop would benefit those preparing to take LARE sections C and/or E for the first time, those who are repeating the exam and seeking more study direction, and those interested in connecting with potential study partners.
The Oregon Chapter ASLA will hold this one day exam review workshop to support members in their preparation to sit for the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (L.A.R.E.) graphic sections C - Site Design and E - Grading and Drainage.
It is the responsibility of exam candidates to study and prepare adequately, and the Oregon Chapter is excited to offer support and guidance during the process.
Location:
Alta Planning + Design, 711 SE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR
Schedule:
9:15-12:00 Intro, Section C
12:00-12:20 Break
12:20-1:30 Brown bag lunch
1:30-4:30 Section E
The workshop will include discussion and handouts on the following:
- Section C and E exam content review
- Study resources
- Practice problems
- Time-saving tips
- Lunch hour session with recent exam takers sharing their experiences and answering questions.
Please bring materials similar to those used during the exam:
- pencils and/or pens, erasers
- scales (architectural and engineering)
- trace paper
- non-photo blue pencils
- drafting tape
- circle template(s)
- calculator
* Lunch is not provided. Bring your own lunch, or bring cash if you would like to join a group sandwich order at lunch. The review session is open to ASLA members and non-members and costs are as follows:
- Both Sections C and E: ASLA Members $60.00, Non-members $80.00
- Section C or E only: ASLA Members $30.00, Non-members $40.00
Interested individuals may contact Robin Wilcox at (503) 230-9862 for more information.
Additional LARE Preparation Resources
CLARB offers several educational resources for exam candidates via an online program, C2Ed. These are recorded courses and can be viewed from anywhere at any time either from the Internet or from a CD. Please visit CLARB for more information: http://gateway.ilearning.com/c2ed/.
Landscape Architecture Registration Exam
Sections of the Landscape Architecture Registration Exam (LARE) are currently offered four times a year. For sections C and E, applicants should register and confirm exam location, dates and costs with the Oregon Board of Landscape Architects (OSLAB). Individuals must now apply directly to the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) to take sections A, B, and D of the LARE. Please visit www.clarb.org for testing dates and fees.
The following is general information about the exam. Please confirm this information with OSLAB and CLARB, as information changes periodically.
Currently, an individual may qualify for the LARE in Oregon by two methods. An individual must either have an accredited degree in landscape architecture or eight years of experience working under the direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect. An individual who qualifies for the LARE by an accredited degree will still need to prove at least three years of experience under a licensed landscape architect before he/she is eligible for a license.
Applications require submission of all school transcripts and work experience verification. The deadline to complete and return the application is 90 days prior to the examination date.