NAA Mandatory Continuing Education Program

 To report Professional Learning (CORE) and/or Self Directed Learning Credits

 To view a listing of Courses available through the RAIC

 To view a listing of from others, see below:

 www.aecdaily.com

 www.construction.com/ContinuingEd/

 CMD - Professional Development Programs

 Canada Green Building Council - CaGBC - Workshops & Seminars

 NAA Continuing Education Committee:

Jim Case  / Kerry Gosse / Lynda Hayward

 Why a mandatory continuing education program?
The Association acknowledges the public responsibility of architects to be thoroughly competent and to demonstrate their continuing competency by successfully completing relevant programs of study throughout their careers. Required professional learning endorses and validates what many architects believe is necessary to maintain individual effectiveness, as well as develop new markets and enhance the image of the profession. Although architects learn in the course of their daily activities, systematic learning throughout a career is essential. A well-planned professional learning program can expand and enhance the skills of any architect, as well as update necessary competencies.

Council's Commitment
It is the intent of Council that the continuing education program be flexible, cost effective and accessible.

When did it start?
January 2003

How will members be evaluated?
NAA members calculated earned hours of focused activity. These hours are represented in a point system for the purpose of recording. Each member must record a required minimum number of credits in two categories: Professional Learning (CORE) and Self Directed Learning.

How long do members have to earn Professional Learning (CORE) and Self Directed Learning activities?
Currently, the ConEd System operates on a 2 year cycle.

What are Professional Learning (CORE) Activities?
The NAA Continuing Education Committee will approve  the list of selected courses and activities for Professional Learning (CORE) Activities. NAA members can forward suggestions and/or  topics to the ConEd Committee  for review each year.

Professional Learning (CORE) activities and Self Directed Learning activities can be obtained from the RAIC Quality Assurance Document.

How can members earn Professional Learning (CORE) Credits?
Either the NAA or RAIC will offer a variety of courses throughout the year. Courses will also be offered at the NAA AGM and the RAIC Festival of Architecture. Consult the NAA Administrative Director and/or the RAIC website.

How will members record courses and/or activities?
Each member is responsible to record the CORE and Self Directed Learning courses and/or activities on the RAIC Website.

What is the penalty for non-compliance?
Each NAA member is required to earn the minimum number of credits to maintain their NAA Registered Reciprocal status and is in keeping with other provincial associations. The NAA Continuing Education Program does not apply to student associates, intern architects, retired and honorary members but they are encouraged to participate.

Current Cycle:
November 1, 2007 to October 31, 2009

Total Credits Required:
80 Self Directed Learning
20 Professional Learning (CORE)

Program Guidelines:
Professional Learning (CORE) Credits/activities are obtained by attending association directed activities.
Self Directed Learning Credits Credits/activities are those undertaken by individual members which fall into the identified categories.

Qualifying Activities

Member Participation:
Members are encouraged to bring ideas forward for the continuing development of the Program.