How it works
In order to satisfy the RIBA that you are using CPD to maintain your competence to practice, you must attain half of your yearly CPD quota from amongst the syllabus listed below, plus an additional two hours minimum in health and safety, assessing yourself against the learning outcome we have defined. You will be expected to attain a minimum of 19.5 hours from these areas. These subjects are considered to be the basics for all chartered members, and they are based on the RIBA Parts 1, 2 and 3 – in other words, they represent the knowledge and skills you were required to possess when you qualified. You will be expected to cover the range of curriculum subjects every five years. We have given general guidance and outcomes for each subject showing how you might attain the knowledge and where you might aim your CPD activities.
Planning
Where possible, set learning and development goals for yourself using the RIBA Professional Development Plan. You might use it to review and explore your professional and personal needs. Try to discover and set down your individual strengths and weaknesses. We recommend that to get the greatest benefit from CPD you implement a regular cycle of planning, development, reflection on what you have learned and how you will put it into practice, implementation of your learning, and regular review, analysis and re-appraisal.
Levels of knowledge
General awareness
Keeping up to date with changes in professional practice particularly in the areas of legislation and regulations, and changes in the industry. Knowing where to go for further advice and information. Maintaining and enhancing this awareness could be achieved through reading.
Detailed knowledge
Practical applied knowledge of the subject area achieved through learning and experience and consequentially being able to advise others of the implications. This knowledge level could be maintained and enhanced by attendance at courses or conferences (whether face to face, online or distance) plus experience.
Advanced knowledge
Specialisms within the general practice of architecture which an architect would market to clients and employees to obtain specialist employment. This can be maintained and enhanced by courses leading to certificates, diplomas or degrees; specific detailed research and informed experience.