CPD COMPETENCY COVERAGE: National Standard of Competency for Architects
CPD Activity: Acustico Lighting – Acoustic Lighting Performance, Material Integration and Specification Considerations
CPD Type: Formal CPD (Structured Learning)
CPD Value: 1 CPD point per hour of participation
This CPD activity supports professional competence under the National Standard of
Competency for Architects. The content is structured to provide performance-led education relevant to schematic design, detailed design, documentation, and the application of building science principles in architectural practice.
Supported Competency Areas
Design: Schematic Design
4.6 Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design.
Documentation: Detailed Design
5.5 Integration of materials and components based upon an understanding of their physical properties.
Documentation: Documentation
6.5 Nomination of quality and performance standards with regard to selected materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems.
Project Initiation and Conceptual Design
PC28 Be able to draw on knowledge from building sciences and technology, environmental sciences and behavioural and social sciences as part of preliminary design research and when developing the conceptual design to optimise the performance of the project.
Detailed Design and Construction Documentation
PC39 Be able to integrate the material selection, structural and construction systems established in the conceptual design into the detailed design and documentation.
Detailed Design and Construction Documentation
PC46 Be able to produce project documentation that meets the requirements of the contract and procurement process and complies with regulatory controls, building standards and codes, and conditions of construction and planning approvals.




