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CPD Requirements for ARBV

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 Hour(s)

Simplifying Regulations for 2026

CPD Requirements – Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV)

CPD Requirements

All practising architects in Victoria must complete 20 hours of CPD annually, from July 1 to June 30. At least 10 hours must be Formal CPD. CPD activities must relate to professional practice and align with Performance Criteria from at least two separate units of the National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA).

Formal CPD Eligibility

To be recognised as Formal CPD, an activity must:

  • Clearly state learning objectives
  • Address relevant NSCA performance criteria
  • Include a structured assessment or significant interaction with the presenter

Accreditation & Provider Recognition

The Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV) does not accredit CPD providers or courses. There is no requirement for provider approval. Architects are responsible for ensuring CPD activities meet ARBV’s framework and relate to their scope of practice.

Recordkeeping & Compliance

Architects must:

  • Retain CPD records for at least 5 years
  • Declare CPD completion during annual registration renewal
  • Apply for an exemption within 2 months of year-end if requirements are not met

LearnFormula is not affiliated with the Architects Registration Board of Victoria (ARBV). For full information, visit: https://www.arbv.vic.gov.au/continuing-professional-development-architect

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