Esteemed professionals and valued members of the Australian Institute of Architects: we are delighted to present to you our comprehensive and diverse collection of external Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, carefully curated to meet your specific needs and professional growth aspirations.
Each of the listed courses have been reviewed and approved for formal points through the Institute’s Refuel CPD Provider program. Allowing you to connect with external CPD providers, and find curated content on the subject matter of your choice.
Join our CPD course to learn about the latest wastewater technology that will allow granny flats, tiny homes, complete houses and duplexes to be built below existing infrastructure IE council mains, septic tanks, sewage treatment plants.
-Saniflo SFA Australia
Discover how the use of lifting stations in commercial and domestic applications unlock design flexibility. In situations where there is a lack of accessibility to drainage, lifting stations provide an eloquent solution.
-Saniflo SFA Australia
Uncover the secrets to building performance. Explore material behaviour, thermal movement, and foundation dynamics. Master façade design for water shedding. Learn from real-world examples to improve construction quality.
-Partridge
Our Green Certified Tiles presentation explores the sometimes complex world of environmental certification with particular regard to the credibility of environmental claims, recognised product certification systems, common project certification systems and how to apply sustainability best practice to the specification of tiles and other hard surface materials on your projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn CPD points while gaining insights from industry experts & thought leader Richard Earp.
-Earp Bros
In this course, architects will learn about innovations in windows and doors systems in order to design, build, and construct homes that meet the new 7-star energy-efficiency provisions. The course will cover vital elements such as climate zones, U Values ad solar heat gain coefficients, enabling architects to specify the right windows and doors to maximise natural light and the views.
-AWS
In this course, you will discover the different surfaces that can be used to master the outdoors. Explore the building science and technology behind the surfaces discussed and how they can be used in various project designs. From traditional pavers, such as bricks, porcelain, concrete and natural stone, to traditional pool material such as concrete and how they all compare to the innovative ultra-compact surface. Explore how the ultra-compact surface is created and how its unique properties compare to that of traditional materials.
-Cosentino
This CPD course offers architects an in-depth insight into the complexities and design considerations in relation to safety handrail and barrier systems.
-Moddex
This course provides architects important knowledge about the benefits of improving indoor air quality to design buildings with their occupants’ wellbeing in mind. This CPD will cover the numerous sources of indoor pollution with the latest international data and research and what solutions are available to plan, design and specifying materials that are ecofriendly and sustainable for greener buildings.
-Wellness Surfaces
This course provides a thorough understanding of the unique requirements and considerations necessary for ceiling systems in educational institutions. It covers the vital components of designing, choosing, and installing ceiling systems that address the specific needs of educational settings, ensuring they contribute to a conducive learning atmosphere and adhere to educational facility standards.
-Armstrong Ceilings
This course provides architects with essential knowledge and skills to design earthquake-resistant ceilings in buildings. Focused on the critical aspects of seismic design, this course equips architects with strategies, tools, and guidelines to mitigate the risks associated with earthquakes and ensure the safety and integrity of ceiling systems.
-Armstrong Ceilings
This course offers comprehensive insights into the specific requirements and considerations for ceiling systems in healthcare buildings. It delves into the critical aspects of designing, selecting, and implementing ceiling systems that meet the unique demands of healthcare environments.
-Armstrong Ceilings
This course equips architects with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to incorporate effective acoustic design principles into their projects. By prioritizing acoustic considerations from the early stages of design, architects can create buildings that not only delight the senses but also promote comfort, productivity, and well-being for occupants.
-Armstrong Ceilings
Our CPD course provides valuable insights into the benefits, best practices, and advantages of specifying performance metal ceilings from assessing different materials, learning the sustainable benefits to mastering the selection of perforation size, pattern and finish.
– SAS International
When selecting flooring, health and sustainability are front of mind. That’s why Tarkett doesn’t just offer beautiful, high-quality, sustainable flooring solutions, but also complete piece of mind. This Sustainability CPD will examine what ‘sustainable’ means in the context of flooring, the importance of maintenance, and how to utilise third party building labels and some key credentials to assist in the specification of sustainable flooring products.
-Tarkett
Alteria’s presentation outlines the main wood-look powder coating technologies and processes used for aluminium extrusions to help you understand the performance, durability, fire ratings and sustainability benefits to help you when specifying wood-look battens and claddings.
-Alteria
CPD Providers listed here have had their CPD content reviewed by the Australian Institute of Architects.
Participation in recognised activities will accrue formal or informal points.
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