Tasmanian CPD events
Continuing professional development (CPD) events are a core component of the Tasmanian Chapter's continuing professional development program. The series aims to present topics that are inspiring and tangible, providing knowledge that attendees can put into practice.
CPD events in 2017-18 are supported by the Tasmanian Government and the Board of Architects of Tasmania. All Tasmanian-hosted CPD events are presented at the flat rate of $15 for everyone.
Tasmanian CPD events that display a Refuel CPD badge, shown here, are eligible for CPD points.
Business Strategy & Growth By Paula McCarthy: Working Dynamics, adviser to leading Australian architects
Join us as Paula McCarthy from Working Dynamics discusses company development, strategic planning and targeted interventions that transform and/or turn-around business performance. Session for owners, entrepreneurs, practice managers and aspiring company directors.
One of Australia’s leading strategic coaches and advisers to architects and construction industry professionals in a workshop that prepares, focuses and motivates you to accelerate your company’s development.
The session will enable participants to:
• Begin assessing your company’s stage of development;
• Step back and assess your current business situation;
• Identify key risks, opportunities, and challenges;
• Reflect upon some key industry wide changes and threats;
• Guided reflection to help you set some key goals for 2018-2020;
• Understand several key metrics that underpin company development;
• Help you understand different options or tactics for development;
• Business growth is the only or most important measure, but rather that development in specific, targeted areas can delivery significant long-term improvements;
• Explore case studies and tactics of different models for development;
• Understand the strategic planning process and the value it brings.
Hobart: 9.30am - 12.30pm Wednesday 14 March, Centre for Architecture, 1/19a Hunter St. BOOK NOW
Launceston: 1pm-4pm Thursday 15 March, UTAS School of Architecture & Design, 8 Invermay Rd. BOOK NOW
Innovations in Timber and Design by Richard Maddock from Foster + Partners London
Join Richard Maddock from Foster + Partners as he discusses the innovations in timber and design　employed by their practice across a variety of projects.
Hobart: 1-2pm Friday 2nd March, Centre for Architecture, 1/19a Hunter St. BOOK NOW
Launceston: Evening TBC　Monday 5th March, UTAS School of Architecture & Design, 8 Invermay Rd. BOOK NOW
BIM and Construction Documentation with John Mitchell
Join us as John Mitchell from CQR Pty Ltd, Building Smart, NSW and chairman of the Australasian BIM Advisory Board Executive Committee, discusses the benefits and methods of using BIM in construction and documentation.
Hobart: 1-3pm Monday 5th February, Centre for Architecture, 1/19a Hunter St.
Launceston: 1-3pm Tuesday 6th February, UTAS School of Architecture & Design, 8 Invermay Rd.
CPD in Tasmania
In Tasmania, the Building Act 2000 requires accredited building practitioners to undertake CPD.
Accredited architects may undertake either the Accredited Building Practitioners' generic CPD scheme or the CPD program outlined in the joint AACA/Australian Institute of Architects Joint CPD Policy.
The Accredited Building Practitioners generic CPD program is available online.
For those seeking to undertake the Institute CPD program please read the AACA/Australian Institute of Architects Joint CPD Policy.
For more information about the Institute's CPD for architects, see the Continuing professional development page on this website.
Refuel Tasmania
In addition to hosting seminars and National Seminar Series events, the Tasmania Chapter offers a range of seminars and CPD oppurtunities including:
- Interstate Speaker Series
- Local Speaker Series
- ArchiTECH
- Pics in the Pub
The Interstate and Local Speaker Series presents exceptional and inspiring architects from Tasmania and interstate for talks in Hobart and Launceston.
ArchiTECH provides architects with detailed technical advice on building products.
Pics in the Pub is held in a local waterfront pub and brings together the local architectural community to talk about their own work and experiences.
Recording CPD
It is the individual’s responsibility to maintain their own CPD records. (For more information see About CPD.)
CPD events held by the Tasmanian Chapter since 2010 are listed below for your reference.
Tas CPD Record 2017
Tas CPD Record 2016
Tas CPD Record 2015
Tas CPD Record 2014
Tas CPD record 2013
Tas CPD record 2012
Tas CPD record 2011
Tas CPD record 2010