Architectural Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 44 of 2000)

In this Board Notice, if reference is made to the male gender, it includes the female gender; a word or expression to which a meaning has been assigned by the Act has the same meaning unless the context otherwise indicates.

“Architectural Learning Sites (ALS)”

means an educational institution that offers architectural programs and that has been granted accreditation by the Council in terms of Section 13(b) of the Act;

“Approved CPD provider”

means an entity that has been accredited by the Council to offer appropriate learning in respect of category 1 CPD activities as contemplated in clause 4.2.1 and Appendix A;

“Continuing professional development (CPD)”

means continuing education and training as contemplated in Section 13(k) of the Act, and also means the systematic maintenance, improvement, and broadening of knowledge and skills and the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional and technical duties throughout a person’s architectural career;

“Expiry date”

as contemplated in Section 22(1) of the Act, means the 31st of December of every year;

“interactive”

means, in the context of development activities, full active participation in the activities such as organization, presentation, and active discussion. “Registered Professional” means a person who is registered in terms of section 19(2)(a) of the Act;

“The Act”

means the Architectural Profession Act 44 of 2000.

“The Council”

means the Council established in terms of Section 2 of the Act, and the context of these conditions means any committee, person, or persons duly authorized by the Council to perform specified functions in terms of these conditions;

“Voluntary Association”

(VA) means an association, institute, or society which is recognised by the Council as a voluntary association in terms of Section 25(3) of the Act.

“The CPD cycle”

means a period of up to five years from the date of professional registration.