To assist training providers in applying for continuing professional development (CPD) approval, we have provided some information below on how to meet the criteria.
Examples of subjects that CPD can cover
- Technical courses - Certificate, Diploma or Degree units and revising/updating of these
- Related technical skills - waterproofing, rendering, Australian Standards updates/refresher courses, industry association industry forums/updates
- Business topics - management, financial planning, strategic planning, succession planning, taxation laws
- Health and safety issues - work health and safety laws, first aid training, focus on a specific risk such as asbestos
- Personal development - leadership, assertiveness, dealing with bullying, conflict resolution and communication
Consideration when applying for CPD approval
- Is the presenter/trainer suitably qualified and/or competent and able to validate demonstrated experience in the area they are presenting/training in?
- Content: Has the content been outlined? This is what you what you will cover in the training session.
- Learning outcome(s): Have the learning outcome(s) been identified? This is what the attendee must be able to do at the conclusion of the training e.g “The attendee will be able to demonstrate…”.
- Practical application: Will the attendee be provided with opportunities to practice what they have learnt?
- Assessment: Are there ways to check for understanding e.g questioning opportunities, handout notes and quizzes?
Where to next
- How to apply for CPD points - outlines how to apply for CPD approval.
- Assessment process for approval - step by step guide of the approval assessment process
- Completion of approval process - explains the final stage of the approval process
Related information
- Occupational Licensing (Continuing Professional Development) Determination 2018 (PDF 202.0 KB – CPD requirements for practitioners
- Occupational Licensing (Building Services Work) Determination 2019 (PDF,650.2 KB) - Licensing requirements for building services providers including CPD requirements.
- his document covers all licensing requirements including the legislative obligations of Continuing Professional
- Occupational Licensing (Approved Courses of Training) Determination 2017 (PDF, 498.2 KB) - Approved training courses or competencies required for electricians, plumbers, gas-fitters and auto gas-fitters.
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