The Public is advised to make use of the services of Registered Architectural Professionals when commissioning the drawing of plans for submission to the Local Authorities. All SACAP Registered Professionals are required to adhere to the SACAP Professional Code of Conduct.

A number of architectural learning sites (ALS's) are currently accredited by SACAP, aimed at the maintenance and enhancement of education standards via a recognition process.

Voluntary Associations (VA's) have an important role to play in the implementation of CPD in that they can offer Category one activities, as well as validate and monitor activities offered (in Category one only) by other providers.The VA's may charge a fee for validating CPD Category one activities and should ensure broader access and participation of the whole profession. VA's may offer discounts to their members as a further benefit.Whereas it is compulsory for any person offering architectural services to be registered with SACAP, membership of voluntary associations is not compulsory. SACAP strongly encourages Architectural professionals to belong to at least one recognised VA.These associations are autonomous bodies which promote and protect the interests of their members.

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