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.

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

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

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;

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

means, in the context of development activities, full active participation in the activities such as organization, presentation and active discussion;

means a person who is registered in terms of section 19(2)(a) of the Act;

means the Architectural Profession Act 44 of 2000; (viii) “The Council” means the Council established in terms of Section 2 of the Act and in 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;

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

means a period of five years from date of professional registration.