Gartec offers RIBA-certified Continuing Professional Development (CPD) on the specification and application of platform lifts in private residential and commercial settings. Developed for architects and specifiers, both courses are available as on-demand videos, in-person sessions, or group sessions via Microsoft Teams.
Choose a course to complete at your convenience, or contact us to arrange a session for your practice or project team.
Our Core Curriculum CPDs
Gartec offers two RIBA-certified CPDs covering platform lift specification in private residential and commercial settings. Both are aligned with the RIBA Core Curriculum. Complete an on-demand video, or arrange an in-person session or group CPD via Microsoft Teams.
Residential CPD
Number of questions: 7
Estimated time: 30 minutes
A RIBA-certified CPD for architects and designers working on private homes where accessibility, future-proofing, and considered design are increasingly central to client briefs.
This CPD explores platform lifts as a design-led, practical solution for residential settings, helping you understand where they are appropriate and how to specify them with confidence.
What you’ll learn
- Types of platform lifts suitable for private residences
- Where residential platform lifts are and are not appropriate
- Key regulatory considerations for home lift design
- How to discuss and guide lift options with clients
Commercial CPD
Number of questions: 7
Estimated time: 30 minutes
A RIBA-certified CPD for architects and specifiers working on commercial and public buildings, where accessibility, compliance and inclusive design are key considerations.
This CPD examines platform lifts as an alternative to conventional passenger lifts, focusing on suitability, regulation and best-practice integration across commercial environments.
What you’ll learn
- Types of platform lifts used in commercial buildings
- Relevant regulations and standards governing specification
- Accessibility and inclusive design principles in practice
- Typical applications, constraints and design considerations
How the CPDs Work
Gartec’s CPDs are available as on-demand videos, in-person sessions, or group sessions via Microsoft Teams.
On-demand videos allow you to complete the learning at a time that suits your schedule. Each CPD takes approximately 30 minutes and includes a short assessment quiz. A CPD certificate is issued 3–5 working days after completion.
In-person CPDs are delivered by a Gartec specialist and can be hosted at your office or at our Aylesbury office. These sessions allow for discussion, project-specific questions, and collaborative learning, while covering the same RIBA-certified core content.
For groups of delegates joining remotely, Gartec can also deliver a CPD session via Microsoft Teams.
RIBA Accreditation & CPD Requirements
Gartec is a member of the RIBA CPD Providers Network, delivering CPD content that has been assessed and approved by RIBA for quality, relevance, and educational integrity. Both CPDs are aligned with the RIBA Core Curriculum, supporting structured learning across key professional topics such as design, technology, and inclusive environments.
RIBA Chartered Members are required to complete and record annual CPD as evidence of ongoing professional competence. Completing a RIBA-certified CPD helps contribute to these requirements and also supports compliance with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) expectations. CPD activity can be recorded and reflected upon using the RIBA online CPD recording platform, ensuring learning is documented in line with professional obligations.
Choose Your CPD
Select the CPD that best aligns with your work. Both courses are RIBA-certified, aligned with the Core Curriculum, and available as on-demand videos to complete at your convenience. To arrange an in-person session or a group CPD via Microsoft Teams for your practice or project team, contact us.
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Why Learn with Gartec
Gartec has over 30 years’ experience specialising in the design, supply and installation of platform lifts across residential, commercial, and public buildings. This real-world knowledge underpins our CPDs, ensuring they reflect how platform lifts are specified and used in practice as well as in theory.
We also support specification with a comprehensive range of BIM objects, helping architects integrate platform lifts into designs accurately and efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are Gartec’s CPDs delivered? |
Both courses are available as on-demand videos. You can also arrange an in-person session or a group CPD via Microsoft Teams. Use the enquiry form below to discuss a session for your practice or project team. |
What is a RIBA-certified CPD? |
A RIBA-certified CPD is a learning activity that has been assessed and approved by the Royal Institute of British Architects. It meets RIBA’s standards for quality and relevance and aligns with topics within the RIBA Core Curriculum. |
Who are Gartec’s CPDs suitable for? |
These CPDs are primarily aimed at architects and specifiers involved in residential, commercial, or public building projects. They are also relevant to other built environment professionals with an interest in accessibility, lift specification, and inclusive design. |
How long do the CPDs take to complete? |
Each on-demand CPD takes approximately 30 minutes, including the assessment quiz. Contact Gartec to confirm timings for an in-person or Microsoft Teams session. |
Do I receive a certificate? |
For on-demand CPDs, you will receive a certificate within 3–5 working days after completing the video and passing the assessment quiz. Contact Gartec to confirm certificate arrangements for in-person or Microsoft Teams sessions. |
Can non-architects complete the CPDs? |
Yes. While the CPDs are designed to support architects’ professional development, they can also be completed by non-architects working in design, construction, or specification roles who wish to build their understanding of platform lifts. |
Do you offer CPDs in person? |
Yes. A Gartec specialist can deliver a session at your office or Gartec’s Aylesbury office. Use the enquiry form below to arrange a CPD for your practice or project team. |
What are the benefits of an in-person CPD? |
In-person CPDs allow for live discussion, questions, and project-specific scenarios. They are particularly useful for practices working on active schemes or teams who want to explore platform lift specification in more depth. |
Can you deliver a group CPD via Microsoft Teams? |
Yes. Gartec can deliver a CPD via Microsoft Teams for a group of delegates. Use the enquiry form below to discuss your course choice and arrange a session. |