The Seminar Series

The NZIA APL Graduate Development Programme has developed a seminar programme to suit all GDP Members at whatever stage you are in preparing for registration.

The programme dates confirmed for 2012 is at the Upcoming Events page.

ABOUT THE SEMINAR/WORKSHOP PROGRAMME

Introductory /Registration Review Seminars

The aim of the Introductory/Registration Review seminars is to inform new GDP members about the registration requirements. For members who have been to the seminars, before, it is a chance for a refresher and to be updated. It is also – a great way to meet up with other GDP Members, set up study groups perhaps?

Overview of the Registration Process by the New Zealand Registered Architects Board - NZRAB

This hour long presentation from assessors from the New Zealand Registered Architects Board (NZRAB) will explain the registration process and requirements. For those that have been to the seminars before it will update you on registration issues, and assessors are there to answer any questions.

Registered Architects discuss Case Study Preparation

When you apply for registration you must submit a case study documenting your experience.

For those GDP Members that are ready to apply for registration, making a start on their case study is often a daunting task, Registered architects discuss their experience and preparation strategies.

Review of Experience Areas

The six professional areas that you need to have work experience to become a registered archtiect is described by the NZRAB as the Experience Areas .

The Experience areas are:

1. Project Initiation

2. Concept, prelimary design and developed design stages

3. Detailed design and documentation

4. Procurement

5. Administration and observation of contact works

6. Practice conduct and office management

The programme’s ‘Experience Area' presenters since 2008 are - Christina van Bohemen, (Sills van Bohemen), John Coop (Warren & Mahoney) and Craig Moller (Moller Architects) - all Directors of leading practices. The presenters give a summary of the Experience Areas, putting theory into practice.The review gives background for the important Experience Area Workshops that are held later in the year.

Experience Area Workshops

These workshops are the most important in the GDP programme and are held in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.

Over a weekend, (Friday night and Saturday) all the Experience Areas are covered. These workshops have been developed to be interactive and engaging, and quite visual at times, and they can even be quite fun. The format is that after each Experience Area presentation, GDP members break into groups to discuss scenario situations. This is the fifth year that this successful format has been presented by Craig Moller, (Moller Architects) Christina van Bohemen (Sills van Bohemen Architects) and John Coop (Warren & Mahoney)

Workshops and Seminars for Registration Applicants

Professional Conversation Workshops

GDP Members that have completed their applications and submitted their case studies, the next step is the Professional Conversation. The Workshops help applicants prepare for the Professional Conversation. Registered architects provide strategies for preparation and performance at the conversation, and an NZRAB assessor also presents at these workshops.

In-depth Seminars on selected topics

The NZIA APL GDP Programme has added more seminars on areas that NZRAB has identified as being weak for many registration applicants. Seminars on Contract Administration and the Resource Management Act have been held to date.

Seminars on-line

The new NZIA website provides a functionality for providing seminars on-line for GDP Members to view on-line. Two seminars relevant to registration on the subject of Ethical Conduct and the Resource Managment Act are now available on-line. GDP Members can view these seminars on-line at the nzia website. Go to the NZIA website and login and choose Seminar Resources section and choose Videos.

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