Gartec offers RIBA-certified, online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) focused on the specification and application of platform lifts in private residential and commercial settings. Developed for architects and specifiers, these CPDs are available both as on-demand online learning and as in-person sessions delivered by our team.
Choose the CPD most relevant to your work and complete it online, at a time that suits you.
Our Core Curriculum CPDs
Gartec offers two RIBA-certified CPDs covering the specification of platform lifts in private residential and commercial contexts. Both are aligned with the RIBA Core Curriculum and delivered online, on demand.
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 in two formats to suit different learning preferences and team requirements.
Online CPDs are delivered as on-demand videos, allowing 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.
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 options are RIBA-certified, aligned with the Core Curriculum, and available to complete online at your convenience. Interested in an in-person CPD for your practice or project team?
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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
Are these CPDs online or live? |
Both options are available. We offer on-demand online CPDs as well as in-person CPD sessions delivered by our team. In-person sessions can be arranged for practices or project teams who prefer a discussion-based format. |
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. |
Are these CPDs online or live? |
Both CPDs are delivered as on-demand online learning. There are no live seminars or booking requirements, allowing you to complete the CPD at a time that suits you. |
How long do the CPDs take to complete? |
Each CPD takes approximately 30 minutes, including the assessment quiz at the end. |
Do I receive a certificate? |
Yes. Once you have completed the video and successfully passed the assessment quiz, you will receive a CPD certificate for your records within 3 to 5 working days. |
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. In addition to our online CPDs, we deliver RIBA-certified CPDs in person. Sessions can be hosted at your office or ours, or arranged to suit your team and project requirements. |
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. |