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CPD Requirements for APBSA

Architects and design professionals in Australia and New Zealand require Continuing Professional Development or Learning hours to maintain their professional designation. The courses on LearnFormula may be counted as professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities. Browse courses that meet your requirements, or choose one of our course packages, specially curated to contain all the hours and credits you need, in one place. It is the student's responsibility to validate whether an activity is an eligible educational activity for their professional development requirements based on their own learning needs.

Requirements Overview

Last updatedAug 21, 2026
scheduleCPD Requirement
20/year
calendar_clockLicense Renewal Period
June 30
cycleRequirements Cycle
Annual
listsIncluding
10 CPD hours of Formal CPD Point(s)

Simplifying Regulations for 2026

CPD Requirements – Architectural Practice Board of South Australia (APBSA)

CPD Requirements

All architects registered in South Australia must complete 20 CPD points per year (1 point = 1 hour). At least 10 points must be Formal CPD, with the remainder eligible as Informal CPD. The CPD year runs from July 1 to June 30.

Formal CPD Definition

Formal CPD involves structured educational activities with:

  • Clearly stated learning outcomes
  • Assessment or meaningful interaction with the presenter
  • Delivery by someone with appropriate academic, technical, or practice expertise

Course Eligibility

CPD activities must:

  • Relate to the practice of architecture in South Australia
  • Align with the National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA 2021), the National Construction Code (NCC), or other relevant laws and codes
  • Support an architect’s professional development and practice objectives

The APBSA does not accredit CPD providers or courses. Architects must self-assess the relevance and validity of CPD activities.

Recordkeeping & Compliance

Architects must:

  • Maintain CPD records for at least 5 years
  • Declare CPD completion annually at registration renewal
  • Make records available to the Board if requested

LearnFormula is not affiliated with the Architectural Practice Board of South Australia (APBSA). For full information, visit: https://www.archboardsa.org.au/continuing-professional-development

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