| Design | 1.1 | To create a design that is capable of realisation, through the exercise of knowledge, imagination, judgement and professional responsibility |
| 1.2 | To formulate an initial response to a project brief sufficient to obtain endorsement, of overall objectives and concept, by a client and other interested parties |
| 1.3 | To develop a design proposal from an initial concept |
| 1.4 | To resolve a schematic design sufficient to obtain agreement and authorisation to proceed to documentation for its translation into built form |
| 1.5 | To continuously comply with the brief and meet contractual agreements throughout the course of implementation of a design project |
| Documentation | 2.1 | To communicate information, throughout the course of determining a brief and throughout the conceptual design, design development documentation and construction phases of the engagement |
| 2.2 | To generate documentation of a building project so that it can be costed, built and completed in accordance with the brief, timeframe, cost and quality objectives |
| 2.3 | Before, or at the completion of building project, to provide for effective occupancy and as research input for future operational use |
| Project Management | 3.1 | To confirm objective and conditions at inception of project |
| 3.2 | To establish an appropriate procurement method and complete contractual arrangements with all participants |
| 3.3 | To provide contract administration for construction of a project |
| 3.4 | Before, or at the completion of the project, to document responsibilities and assemble information for future operational use |
| Practice Management | 4.1 | To establish and maintain an architectural practice |
| Core Professional Development | 5.1 | Ethics and professional conduct |
| 5.2 | Legislative changes effecting the built environment and commercial practice (inclusive of referenced documents) |
| 5.3 | Fundamental professional issues concerning all architects, including such areas as insurance, sustainability and other areas as identified from time to time |
| 5.4 | One-off topics e.g. Christchurch earthquake learnings |