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.
COMPETITION LAW COMPLIANCE – FREE INFORMAL CPD
This informal CPD course will bring you up to speed with current regulatory context around competition law compliance. Governance refers to the processes, activities and relationships that ensures an organisation is effectively and properly run, by having practices and procedures in place that help us work effectively and within strict legal parameters. It involves a culture of accountability and transparency, ensuring we work towards our strategic plan and within the law, to minimise risk and to maintain a strict adherence to appropriate conduct. Adherence to appropriate governance applies to everyone – to that end, it is imperative that you view this critical 44 minute educational video on Competition Law Compliance Training, which has been developed specifically for the Institute by an external law firm, Gadens.
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.
