All courses are:
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recognised by the Australian Institute of Architects
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should meet the requirements of the NSW Architects Registration Board and the West Australian Board of Architects
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claimable for BPA requirements in Tasmania
What is the importance of aiming for best practice in documentation? How can this be achieved? What are the benefits? Architectural documentation consultant Greg Blanch, Principal of documentation firm Detail 3, offers practical suggestions, references and examples to answer these questions and many more. He presents the fundamentals to achieving best practice in documentation.
AACA Competency: Documentation, Project Management, Practice Management
Presenter: Greg Blanch, Principal, Detail 3
CPD hours: 1.5 hours formal
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Professional business coach Rob Pillans examines the issues affecting architectural practices in the current economic downturn. He also provides a range of tools to help practices thrive in uncertain economic times.
AACA Competency: Practice Management
Presenter: Rob Pillans, Business Coach, Shirlaws
CPD hours: 1 hour formal
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It takes more than great design to build a successful architectural practice. It also takes the application of a broad range of business skills. Presenter Rob Pillans, of business coaching firm, Shirlaws, outlines some of the skills that are essential for business success.
AACA Competency: Practice Management
Presenter: Rob Pillans, Business Coach, Shirlaws
CPD hours: 1.5 hours formal
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In this presentation you’ll learn how to develop simple systems to manage the risks associated with: project fit; complying with codes, standards and planning conditions; product failure; sub-consultants; cost control; documentation errors; dealing with builders; inspections and observations; and dealing with building surveyors.
AACA Competency: Practice Management and Project Management
Presenter: Wendy Poulton, Risk Manager, Architects Professional Risk Services
CPD hours: 1.5 hours formal
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Copyright and moral rights are fundamental to architectural practice, but for architects they are often a source of confusion. In this course, Ian Mc Donald, Senior Legal Officer from the Australian Copyright Council, explains how to identify copyright material, how to establish who owns copyright and what precautions you need to take to ensure you don’t infringe copyright and/or moral rights.
AACA Competency: Practice Management and Documentation
Presenter: Ian McDonald, Senior Legal Officer, Australian Copyright Council
CPD hours: 2 hours formal
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Fresh from the 2007 Australian Institute of Architects' National Conference, in this presentation award-winning architect Angelo Candalepas eloquently recounts his experience in practice and his thoughts about the industry and its future direction.
AACA Competency: Design and Practice Management
Presenter: Angelo Candalepas, Candalepas Associates
CPD hours: 0.5 hours informal
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See one of the highlights from the 2007 Australian Institute of Architects' National Conference: presenters Andrew Nimmo and Annabel Lahz explore the idea of architects as collaborators as opposed to heroes using two of their own projects as case studies.
AACA Competency: Design and Practice Management
Presenter: Andrew Nimmo and Annabel Lahz, Directors, Lahz Nimmo Architects
CPD hours: 0.5 hours informal
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This course provides strategies to help you achieve and maintain architectural and business excellence in an increasingly competitive market. Presenter Mark Murphy outlines how to develop time management skills, formulate business and marketing plans, forge strong networks and create effective teams - areas often overlooked in small practices.
AACA Competency: Practice Management
Presenter: Mark Murphy, Associate and Corporate Services Manager, Woodhead
CPD hours: 1.25 hours formal
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Do you feel out of your depth on access issues? In this course architect and accredited access consultant Chris Porter demystifies the Disability Discrimination Act. He outlines the intent of the legislation, discusses BCA compliance and some potential pitfalls to avoid, and examines what responsibilities an architect has to his or her clients.
AACA Competency: Design and Practice Management
Presenter: Chris Porter, Director, Architecture & Access Pty Ltd
CPD hours: 1.5 hours formal
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This course provides an overview of the status of Occupational health and safety performance in Australia. Presenter Bill Barlow will outline the legal framework and the OHS duties that an architect may face, as well as providing techniques to manage OHS.
AACA Competency: Design and Practice Management
Presenter: Bill Barlow, Director, William Barlow Architects
CPD hours: 1 hour formal
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In an increasingly litigious environment, clear communication with your client is paramount. In this course, presenter Rob Shaw will identify simple ways to overcome the key causes of complaints against architects by their clients, and present some fundamental communications skills.
AACA Competency: Project Management and Practice Management
Presenter: Robert Shaw
CPD hours: 1.5 hours formal
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