Experience level of AC users

[muril00ng]

Hi folks!

Does exist any criteria about experience level of archicad users? What defines him like a basic, intermediate or advanced user? Does exist any list that has the program's contents (like modeling tools, documentation, advanced tools like Calculate, etc.) and what level encompasses them?

Thanks.

[Link]

It's a challenge to determine someone's expertise in ArchiCAD.

We have an internal benchmarking assessment based on ten specific disciplines (eg. modeling, drafting, editing, creating views, layouting, publishing, teamworking, etc). We even use it for screening potential employees.

They must sit a 100 question in 100 minutes written test, followed by a 2-3 hour, 364 point, practical test.

But to even qualify they must first register at least 80% on Graphisoft's ArchiCAD Competency Challenge. I think that's quite a good place to start for anyone, even if if is sometimes a test in 'Hunglish' more than ArchiCAD!

We have found the results of our internal assessment to be extremely accurate, both with existing and new staff. It never ceases to amaze me how many people tell me they have been using the program for XX amount of years, expecting that to qualify them. Often that just proves that they've been using it incorrectly that whole time!

Hope that wasn't too tangential to your question.

Cheers,
Link.

[muril00ng]

Thank you for your answer Link.

I did twice this test. And the result were so disparate between them because the "Hunglish" has influence...

But, would be interesting to do many of these Challenges, and, based on the average results determinate a level of AC user?

[Anonymous]

Link,

Most interesting concept but does the prospective employee get any notice as to what he or she is about embark upon at the point of interview or do you interview & then select those that will undergo your testing. Very arbitrary system takes me back to the days when a Firm I worked for in Sydney would get a days work out of someone before deciding whether to employ them or not.

But in saying all of that I do find that there are those who know how to draw on Archicad & those who know how to document using Archicad.

[Link]

I think doing the exam multiple times would provide a more accurate result, but you'll need to be a sucker for punishment to do it too often!

Wayne, we are completely transparent about our process and everyone who comes in, is made aware of the process. It still shocks some people though. I should add that they are allowed to use ArchiCAD to find their answers and we do let them have breaks!

Also, this forms just part of the process, they also need to sit with a project leader to determine that they know how a building goes together.

Cheers,
Link.

[Link]

Oh and we give everyone a bottle of Cottee Parker wine after they have complete their test.

Just gave one away this afternoon in fact!

Cheers,
Link.

[Srinivas]

Link wrote:
Oh and we give everyone a bottle of Cottee Parker wine after they have complete their test.

What about teetotaler's like me ?

[Link]

Srinivas my good friend, these tests would drive even you to drink!!

Cheers,
Link.

[Anonymous]

Link,

I wasn't aware that Cottee Parker had a winery do they bottle Reds or Whites?

[Link]

wayneh wrote:
Link,

I wasn't aware that Cottee Parker had a winery do they bottle Reds or Whites?

We mass produce both.

One's blood, and the other is a blend of sweat & tears.

Cheers,
Link.