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

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Continuing Professional Development and Renewal of Registration

2. Persons required to undertake CPD are the following

 

2.1 All persons who are registered in a professional registration category listed under Section 18(1)(a) and (c) of the Act.

 

2.2 Registered Professionals who are practicing abroad are subject to the following:
2.2.1 Where a system of CPD is being applied in any particular country, such requirements may be accepted by the Council, provided that documentary proof of compliance with such CPD requirements is submitted. This may be in the form of a certification by the relevant accrediting authority in the country concerned;
2.2.2 The points earned as set out in 2.2.1 above, will be converted to be in line with the allocation of points applicable in South Africa (i.e., 10 hours = One Point in Category 1);
2.2.3 If no CPD is undertaken by the Registered Professional practicing abroad in terms of 2.2.1 above, he must, upon his return to South Africa, apply for the necessary extension of time for compliance, to provide him sufficient time to obtain and claim the required CPD points for the renewal of registration.
2.2.4 Any Registered Professional practicing abroad may register for CPD courses in South Africa via e-learning.
2.2.5 Registered Professionals practicing abroad have the option to cancel their registration and re-register upon their return to South Africa.