SACAP Vision, Mission and Values adopted by Council on 24 July 2010
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Reservation of Work
The Reservation of Work document (carried over from the Architects’ Act 1970, No. 35 of 1970)...
Continuing Professional Development
According to the Architectural Profession Act 2000 (Act 44 of 2000) section 22(2), the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) may determine conditions for the renewal of registration.
SACAP has thus determined these conditions and the related CPD requirements, which was effective from 1 January 2007. CPD is compulsory for all architectural professionals.
CPD refers to the following activities which should take place throughout a person’s architectural career:
- Continuing education and training;
- Systematic maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge and skills;
- Development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional and technical duties
The recognised Voluntary Associations (VA) have an important role to play in the implementation of CPD in that they can offer Category 1 activities, as well as validate and monitor activities offered (in Category 1 only) by other providers.
The recognised Vas will be able to charge a fee for validating such activities and be able to derive broader participation from its members. The intention is also to discount CPD courses to VA members which are a further benefit. Pilot CPD courses have been conducted, and the necessary documentation Vas will require to vet and implement CPD is in place.
