Architectural Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 44 of 2000)RulesConditions relating to Continuing Professional Development and Renewal of Registration14. Approval of CPD Activities |
| (a) | Subject to the definition of CPD as set out in this document, a voluntary association should, in approving a Category 1 CPD activity, take into consideration the following: |
| i. | The activity should serve to maintain or enhance the knowledge, skills, and competence of all those who participate in it; |
| ii. | The activity should meet an educational and developmental need and provide an effective learning experience for the participants. |
| iii. | The depth and breadth of the subject matter covered must be appropriate; |
| iv. | The subject covered should provide a balanced view and should not be unduly promotional. |
| v. | Courses may be assessed by obtaining feedback from participants. |
| vi. | CPD providers must have a testing mechanism to assess whether the activity contributed to the competence and skills of a Registered Professional and the extent to which the activity has met the educational and developmental needs of the Registered Professional. |
| vii. | All Category 1 CPD Activities shall be validated in alignment with the following Professional Competencies, amongst others: |
| • | Architectural Design |
| • | Environmental relationships |
| • | Construction Technology |
| • | The structure of buildings |
| • | Contextual and urban relationships |
| • | Architectural history, theory, and precedent |
| • | Building services and related technologies |
| • | Contract documentation and administration |
| • | Computer applications |
| • | Office practice, legal aspects, and ethics |
| (b) | Any provider who desires validation of a Category 1 CPD activity must apply to a recognised voluntary association for approval of such activity. |
| (c) | Prior to the approval or validation of a CPD activity, the recognised voluntary association or accredited educational institution shall verify and keep records confirming that the trainer or facilitator possesses the requisite experience, knowledge, and/or qualifications relevant to the subject matter of the CPD activity. |
| (d) | Any registered professional who intends to undertake a CPD activity offered by a provider other than a recognised voluntary association or accredited educational institution should ascertain whether such activity is approved in terms of these rules. |
| (e) | An approved CPD activity is valid for such period as specified by the Council from time to time. |