The Act requires 24 months of practical training, which can only commence after the candidate has completed the necessary planning qualification. Exceptions to this are only permitted with Council approval.

The purpose of this practical training:

  • To ensure that before registration, a person develops (or demonstrates) the ability and achieves competency in applying theoretical concepts and academic knowledge of the nature of professional responsibility, and
  • To obtain experience in practical planning and to gain knowledge of the nature of professional responsibility.

Based on Core and Functional competencies, Council has identified 33 types of planning work. For purposes of practical training these are divided into four categories:

A - Survey and research

B - Plan formulation

C - Plan implementation and administration

D - Other types of planning work in related fields

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