Perform competently and with the required level of care, expertise and experience
5 Perform competently and with the required level of care, expertise and experience
An architect must—
carry out work as an architect competently and with reasonable care; and
maintain a high standard of competence and diligence in their professional dealings with other architects and professionals involved in the building industry; and
not perform any work as an architect that is outside the architect's area of expertise and experience unless under the direct supervision of an architect who holds the required expertise and experience; and
maintain and improve their professional skills and knowledge; and
document the architect's compliance with prescribed CPD requirements to demonstrate compliance.
An architect in charge of a client's project must—
have suitable skills and experience to be in charge of the project; and
maintain a thorough knowledge of the architectural services to be provided and of matters relating to the performance of those services.
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