How do architects decide what is appropriate CPD?
Each year architects are encouraged to develop a CPD plan which addresses the maintenance, development and enhancement of their own professional knowledge and skills. Activities should relate to practice as an architect and be in addition to activities already undertaken in the normal course of the architect’s practice or employment. Activities in each year should relate to a minimum of two units in the National Architecture Competency Standards – Design, Documentation, Practice Management and Project Management. The Standards can be downloaded from the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) website www.aaca.org.au. When deciding which courses or activities are appropriate to their needs architects need to exercise professional judgement. They should assess the published information about the activity, the reputation of the provider, the quality of the product and the relevance of the subject matter to determine if a particular activity is appropriate to individual needs.
