Institute members are required by the Code of Professional Conduct to provide professional services conscientiously and competently. To achieve this, we encourage all our members to improve their professional knowledge and competence through participation in various CPD activities.
CPD EVENT | 10 FORMAL CPD POINTS | NIPALUNA (HOBART)
When: 14 – 16 February 2024
Where: Menzies Research Centre, Nipaluna, Hobart
Drawing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous architects, designers, artists and thinkers from across Australia on Palawa Country, Nipaluna (Hobart), this three-day event will explore practical experiences, real world learning, and realistic action plans.
Participants will have the opportunity to gain ten (10) formal CPD points in a range of competencies including NSW mandatory topics: First Nations, Sustainability and NCC 2022.
Live Webinar Event
Thursday 23 November 2023
WA: 10-11.00am
SA & NT: 11:30-12.30pm
QLD, NSW, VIC, ACT & TAS: 12.00-1.00pm
This talk addresses non-Indigenous designers who are seeking a more ethical practice on Aboriginal Country, in relationship with First Peoples, picking up on the non-Indigenous responsibility to engage. It asks how do we engage with First People’s ontologies of Country without continuing the violence and erasure that is our colonial legacy?
States where annual completion of CPD is compulsory
The Architects Registration Boards (ARBs) across each state and territory are the authorities administering CPD requirements for registered architects in Australia. Each ARB sets CPD frameworks and annual reporting periods for architects registered in their jurisdiction.
The Australian Institute of Architects has no role in this administration of these requirements.
Please refer any enquiries you might have about your CPD requirements directly to the ARB in your state or territory to ensure your compliance.
CPD requirements for A+ Members
A+ is a commitment to best practice and the future of architecture. As such, A+ Members are also required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of CPD every year, including a minimum of 10 formal hours. All A+ CPD requirements are in line with state requirements. Western Australia requires 20 points of which at least 12 must be Core CPD Points.
Check with your local registration board for your relevant CPD requirements.
CPD activities have defined learning outcomes linked to one or more units of competency defined by the National Competency Standards in Architecture.
These competency standards are occupational functions all registered architects must efficiently perform in their practice.
For more information see here
Formal CPD
Informal CPD
Voluntary activities can also count towards CPD. Please refer to your state or territory Architects Registration Board for details about all CPD requirements.
Allocation
Limits
Check with your local registration board for details.
Recording your CPD activities
Architects are required to manage their own CPD records and maintain records relating to each CPD activity for a period of five years.
Check with your local registration board for your relevant CPD requirements.
In addition to local webinars we have online courses available on demand, featuring content from past National Seminar Series, National Architecture Conferences and more.
The Institute delivers a range of face-to-face CPD events around the country including seminars, workshops and conferences addressing all aspects of architectural practice. Events are held in regional and metro locations at both national and chapter levels.
For over 20 years the Institute has been helping graduates prepare for the Architectural Practice Exam (APE) and providing critical tools to help architects succeed in practice.
Developed by expert Institute members around the country, the Practice of Architecture Learning Series (PALS) program offers full online access to 24 modules, live case study sessions and access to Acumen practice notes. This comprehensive course covers the National Standards of Competency for Architects.
Our dedicated team is here to help and support you throughout your PALS journey and beyond. If you have any queries or feedback reach out to us directly at any time via: pals@architecture.com.au.
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
