Design Review for Panel Chairs

eLearning Course Overview

This course for current and prospective design review panel Chairs explores their role and responsibilities at each stage in the design review process. It provides guidance on how to prepare effectively, lead the process on the day, and ensure clear, accurate reporting.

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Project Partnership

This resource has been developed by the Government Architect Western Australia, with support from the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage and funding from the Western Australian Planning Commission. It is hosted by the Western Australian Local Government Association.

It reflects a shared commitment to sustainable and well-designed planning outcomes for all Western Australians.

Target Audience

  • Suitable for Design Review Panel Chairs.
Design Review for Panel Chairs

Learning Outcomes

  • Receive a general introduction to design review and its benefits, including the history and policy foundations of design review.
  • Develop familiarity with the design review process and the roles of Panel Members and Chairs within it.
  • Recognise that the Chair’s role includes both Chair and Panel Member responsibilities, and understand when and how to clearly convey these. 
  • Understand the Chair’s responsibilities before, during and after the review, including preparing effectively, guiding the process on the day, managing the review discussion and writing the report.
  • Recognise how to employ good chairing techniques to support a collaborative, consistent and efficient process.

Modules & Duration

    • Module 1: Design Review Panel: Policy, process, and history
    • Module 2: Design Review Panel: Panel Member foundations
    • Module 3: Design Review Panel: Chair foundations

This eLearning course is self‑paced, allowing you to study at a time that suits you. Access begins at enrolment and ends when you complete the course or when your access period expires, whichever occurs first.

Estimated duration: approximately 1 hour 40 minutes (Timings are indicative only. Please allow additional time to complete summary tests.)

Fees & Access

Single course fee – 3‑month access

  • $125.00 (plus GST) per person

Subscription access – N/A for this course

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