| Does a system of CPD for architects exists in your country? | Yes |
If yes:
Is it compulsory?
Is it encouraged?
Is it free? | Yes
Yes
Yes |
| If it is compulsory, is it required by law or by a Code of Conduct? | Yes it is required by law and the code of conduct |
If it is regulated, who regulates the system:
A professional body
A governmental body
A combination of the two? | A professional body, the RIAI |
| Is it organised? | Yes |
| Who provides the courses? | Industry, Private Sector, RIAI |
| What level of training is provided: | Not mapped to European Qualifications
Framework – CPD only |
| Are certain subjects mandatory? | No |
| What types of activities or provisions are accepted: | Any activity that is relevant to the competencies of an architect (Article 46 of the PQD) |
| Do you have any evaluation criteria for the CPD material? | YES
RIAI Standard and Article 46 of the PQD |
| Who recognises (accredits) these trainings? | the RIAI |
Development of the trainings:
A. Estimated number of courses/year
B. Estimated number of participants/year
C. Estimated lesson hours/year | A Approx 30 per year.
B Approx 1000
C Approx 180 lesson hours per year
(30 x 6 Hours) |
| Level of requirements for the architects: | 40 Hours of CPD, at least 20 of which must be structured. |
Is this required level validated or checked and how:
A. Not requested
B. Attendance tracking
C. Attendance tracking
D. Self-assessment using self-test
E. By regular checks
F. Examination
G. Thesis
H. Other means (e.g. electronic monitoring)? | H + E + C+B |
| Is training (provision) delivered abroad accepted? | Yes |
What kind of sanction is applied for the non-compliance with CPD obligation:
A. None
B. Reprimand
C. Expulsion from the register
D. Other? | C |
| Do you have a database of the content of your CPD programme? | Yes |
