The application process is the same for those wanting to join the Main (generalist) CDA
register or the Education (specialist) CDA
register.
Those who apply and are accepted onto the Education CDA register will be automatically listed onto the Main CDA register as well. However, joining the Main CDA register does not mean you will listed as an Education CDA.
You do not need to be a member of the RIBA to apply, but if you are accepted by the Assessment Panel you will need to become a member before your name will be added to the Main CDA register.
Co-professionals who are not members of the RIBA may apply and join the Education CDA register; they will be offered an option to become Affiliate RIBA members as part of their subscription.
About the application form
The application system is now open and ready to access.
Complete the following sections at your convenience, then save the latest information and return to the form when you wish to update it (the information is saved automatically by editing). When it is completed to your satisfaction, press the final submit button.
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Personal details (including your RIBA membership number, where applicable, and PI insurance details)
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Qualifications
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Membership of other bodies
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Personal statement - to show why a client should select you for a project (approximately 200 words)
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Up to 200 words for each of the required core competencies, please use the relevant competency matrix to guide you in this.
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Projects - to demonstrate your personal input in an advisory capacity into projects (not your company's input) i.e. the core competencies and additional services you provided (maximum of 3 projects with up to 3 images per project). Please note that this information will be given to prospective clients should you be accepted.
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3 references - the RIBA will write to your referees asking for views on your ability to be useful to a client in setting up project strategy, achieving design quality, briefmaking, advising on feasibility studies, procurement advice and team choice.
Deadline
The deadline for applications to both the Main CDA and Education CDA register is Friday 30th April 2010. We cannot accept application submitted after this date.
There will be only one round of applications this year. The next chance to apply will be over the same timeframe in 2011.
What happens once I have submitted my application?
An RIBA CDA Assessment Panel| meets once a year to assess applications.
Once you have been selected by the panel you will need to pay an annual fee to remain on the register and you must ensure that you meet the annual CPD requirements.
Fees
Fees for membership to the Main CDA Register are charged at: £250 (plus VAT)
Fees for membership to the Education Register are charged at: £250 (plus VAT) for RIBA members, £350 (plus VAT) for co-professionals, this fee includes optional RIBA Affiliate Membership.
The fee for qualified, non-RIBA members will be charged at £350 (plus VAT).