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The Australian Institute of Architects offers the use of our experienced education team to assist with developing educational content that suits an architectural audience and meets formal continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.
By becoming a member of the Refuel CPD Network, your association with us will assist with developing and ensuring the integrity and relevance of your CPD content.
Become a Refuel CPD Provider today.
With the Institute brand, you’ll gain direct access to over 13,000 members and the credibility of architecture’s leading professional body.
Showcase your content to an audience of architects and built environment professionals, providing the tools they need to forward their technical expertise.
Help forward the architectural profession by spreading knowledge and assisting with the progression of new ideas.
By developing quality educational materials, you’re provided with an effective means of connecting with, educating, and empowering your target audience.
This enables your organisation to transcend the conventional relationship between architect and supplier. By channelling your company’s core values and expertise into education, you’ll be able to provide value and give back to the consumer through a culture of empowerment.
This will assist with not only the professional development of your customers but also maximising future business opportunities, strengthening relationships with your target audience – and forwarding the architectural profession as a whole.
There are three membership structures to cater for your sized organisation.
A must for any manufacturer that wants to improve the industry in which they work in. Fabulous to be aligned with the Institute’s brand.
Provides recognition that our company has met a certain criteria to deliver CPD presentations.
Working with the Refuel Team has, without doubt, been a positive experience. They provide excellent guidance in the preparation of our presentations and how we should engage with the architects.
We currently work with over 70 brands to develop quality CPD materials for architects.
By becoming a Refuel CPD provider, you can connect with and educate your target audience, creating a positive relationship based on your value and expertise. This can further educate your customers, increase future business opportunities and strengthen your relationship with your clients.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Architects is any activity that enhances the professional knowledge and personal skills needed for the advancement of architecture, society and the environment. Key requirements of CPD for architects are that an activity:
The National Competency Standards in Architecture (NCSA) is a document published by The Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) setting out the benchmark standards of competency for registration as an Architect in Australia and New Zealand.
The NCSA can be found under publications at aaca.org.au
CPD is compulsory or soon to become compulsory for architects in most states and territories in Australia. CPD is also compulsory for A+ members of the Australian Institute of Architects.
Architects are advised to do CPD to develop their professional skills and knowledge within the industry continually. Participating in CPD may advance an architect’s career and prolong their future in the profession.
Yes. CPD points are recognised Australia-wide in alignment with the requirements of its own policy and policies/guidelines of other registration bodies.
Points are allocated on the basis of one (1) point for every hour of involvement for both formal and informal activities. In some cases, limits have been applied to the number of points that can be allocated to a single activity.
While these limits tend to apply to less structured—generally informal—activities such as reading or attending meetings: some formal CPD activities also have limits.
Points can only be allocated to the educational components of an event: refreshment breaks, registration, drinks/networking sessions and the like, do not accrue points.
Architects are required to manage their own CPD records. The Institute provides a CPD record form for members.
However, CPD providers must also maintain records of attendance for each CPD activity.
Refuel is the Australian Institute of Architects brand for the External CPD Provider Network. Refuel was launched in 2008 and is recognised nationally as providing quality, relevant CPD that meets all CPD requirements.
The National Competency Standards in Architecture (NCSA) is a document published by The Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) setting out the benchmark standards of competency for registration as an Architect in Australia and New Zealand.
The NCSA can be found under publications at aaca.org.au
Yes, an assessment component is compulsory for formal CPD.
A CPD activity that does not include assessment, or significant interaction between the presenter and attendee, will generally be categorised as informal CPD.
A structured assessment should test the participants’ understanding of the content.
Assessment may take a variety of forms, for example, a pop-quiz, test or self-check questions and answers.
With a Refuel Membership, you’ll be provided with templates for these components.
Yes.
The participant must receive feedback from the provider on the assessment. It is encouraged to discuss the answers with the participants during the presentation so that they understand where their understanding of content may still be lacking.
You must maintain records relating to each CPD activity for five years.
When registering online, you have the option to request an invoice or pay online as part of the registration process.
By selecting ‘Pay Now’, you can pay using the following payment options:
By selecting ‘Pay Later’, you can enter a PO number and we’ll email you an invoice. We accept:
By becoming a Refuel CPD provider, you can connect with and educate your target audience, creating a positive relationship based on your value and expertise. This can further educate your customers, increase future business opportunities and strengthen your relationship with your clients.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Architects is any activity that enhances the professional knowledge and personal skills needed for the advancement of architecture, society and the environment. Key requirements of CPD for architects are that an activity:
The National Competency Standards in Architecture (NCSA) is a document published by The Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) setting out the benchmark standards of competency for registration as an Architect in Australia and New Zealand.
The NCSA can be found under publications at aaca.org.au
CPD is compulsory or soon to become compulsory for architects in most states and territories in Australia. CPD is also compulsory for A+ members of the Australian Institute of Architects.
Architects are advised to do CPD to develop their professional skills and knowledge within the industry continually. Participating in CPD may advance an architect’s career and prolong their future in the profession.
Yes. CPD points are recognised Australia-wide in alignment with the requirements of its own policy and policies/guidelines of other registration bodies.
Points are allocated on the basis of one (1) point for every hour of involvement for both formal and informal activities. In some cases, limits have been applied to the number of points that can be allocated to a single activity.
While these limits tend to apply to less structured—generally informal—activities such as reading or attending meetings: some formal CPD activities also have limits.
Points can only be allocated to the educational components of an event: refreshment breaks, registration, drinks/networking sessions and the like, do not accrue points.
Architects are required to manage their own CPD records. The Institute provides a CPD record form for members.
However, CPD providers must also maintain records of attendance for each CPD activity.
You must also maintain records relating to each CPD activity for five years.
Refuel is the Australian Institute of Architects brand for the External CPD Provider Network. Refuel was launched in 2008 and is recognised nationally as providing quality, relevant CPD that meets all CPD requirements.
The National Competency Standards in Architecture (NCSA) is a document published by The Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA) setting out the benchmark standards of competency for registration as an Architect in Australia and New Zealand.
The NCSA can be found under publications at aaca.org.au
Yes, an assessment component is compulsory for formal CPD.
A CPD activity that does not include assessment, or significant interaction between the presenter and attendee, will generally be categorised as informal CPD.
A structured assessment should test the participants’ understanding of the content.
Assessment may take a variety of forms, for example, a pop-quiz, test or self-check questions and answers.
With a Refuel Membership, you’ll be provided with templates for these components.
Yes.
The participant must receive feedback from the provider on the assessment. It is encouraged to discuss the answers with the participants during the presentation so that they understand where their understanding of content may still be lacking.
You must maintain records relating to each CPD activity for five years.
When registering online, you have the option to request an invoice or pay online as part of the registration process.
By selecting ‘Pay Now’, you can pay using the following payment options:
By selecting ‘Pay Later’, you can enter a PO number and we’ll email you an invoice. We accept:
If you’d like to find out more or are ready to join now, get in touch with the team today.
P: 08 8402 5914
E: suppliers@architecture.com.au
Level 2, 15 Leigh Street
Adelaide SA 5000
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The Institute offers the use of our experienced education team to assist services providers or product manufacturers develop educational content to suit an architectural audience and meet formal CPD requirements. By becoming a member of the Refuel CPD Network your association with us will ensure the integrity and relevance of your CPD content.
SA DISCLAIMER:
*SA ARCHITECTS MUST INFORM THEMSELVES ON WHETHER THE CPD COURSE MATERIAL ON OFFER IS APPROPRIATE AND THAT IT MEETS THE CRITERIA TO ACCRUE FORMAL OR INFORMAL POINTS.
*SA REFUEL NETWORK NEED TO CONTACT THE SA REGISTRATION BOARD ON WHETHER THEY MEET THE REQUIRED CHECKLIST TO DELIVER CPD IN SA.
The Network is mostly made up of long-term relationships, whereby Network members maintain a strong database of educational material, which undertakes an annual review and re-approval.
The business types involved in the Network vary. As of May 6, 2021 our network comprised of:
Current Gold and Silver Refuel CPD Providers include Ardex, Big Ass Fans, Equitone, Fairview, Glen Dimplex, Guardian Glass, InDesign, Karndean, Kingspan, Laminex, Pointsbuild, Tremco and Wood Solutions.
If you have any questions regarding the Refuel CPD Network phone (03) 8620 3877 or email suppliers@architecture.com.au.
In early 2021, we reached out to the Refuel Network seeking feedback. A snapshot of the comments provided are below.
A must for any manufacturer that wants to improve the industry in which they work in.
Fabulous to be aligned with the Institute’s brand. Provides recognition that our company has met a certain criteria to deliver CPD presentations.
Working with the Refuel Team has, without doubt, been a positive experience. They provide excellent guidance in the preparation of our presentations and how we should engage with the architects.
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.
