Category
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CPD Activity
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Conditions
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Examples of Accepted
CPD
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Notes
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Points per hour
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1
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Formal education and training, including distance education,
where there is a formal assessment.
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There is no limit to the maximum number of CPD Points that you
can claim for these activities.
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- Certificate or Diploma in fire service, electrical, mechanical,
building disciplines
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- Engineering qualification
- Building Surveying qualifications
- Fire Engineering qualifications
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Study may be either on campus or by distance education. For
distance education, estimate the equivalent number of hours of
formal face-to- face education that would have been involved.
Time claimed is the actual hours of lectures, tutorials and
assessment work.
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2.5
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2
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Short courses, professional development sessions and workshops
where a formal assessment may not be required.
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There is no limit to the maximum number of CPD Points that you
can claim for these activities.
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- AIBS TV
- AMCA
- Industry training from other associations
- Fire equipment training (extinguisher use, etc)
- ABCB seminars
- EA seminars
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Includes professional development sessions and workshops
relevant to accredited class activities run by FPA Australia, Fire
Services or other authorities where the content is directly related
to the accredited class activities.
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1.5
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3
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Attendance at seminars and discussion groups and conferences
where there is a clear link to the professional development of
individuals working in the accredited class profession.
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There is no limit to the maximum number of CPD Points that you
can claim for these activities.
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- Fire Australia Conference
- Industry Reference Groups
- Technical Committees relevant to the fire industry
- Industry / Government consultation forums
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Seminars and workshops will normally be delivered or facilitated
by recognised individuals in the accredited class and associated
fields.
Only the portion of the seminar / conference that is relevant to
accredited class activities or the professional development of the
individual may be included.
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1.5
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4
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Learning activities in the workplace (non-income generating)
that extend your knowledge and skills.
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A maximum of 10 hours may be claimed for these activities.
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- First aid Training
- Fire warden training
- Company provided staff development programs
- Presentation skills
- Negotiation skills
- Tool box meetings
- Group discussion topics
- Attendance at supplier product information/training
sessions
- Attending a testing laboratory to witness a fire or smoke
test
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Activities that are normal work activities applying current
knowledge cannot be claimed as learning activities in the
workplace. For any learning activity undertaken in the workplace
you must be able to demonstrate how it has extended your
knowledge.
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1
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5
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Private study of journals, texts etc (informal learning
activities) which extends your knowledge and skills in the
accredited class and/or in the areas of business and management
skills.
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A maximum of 20 hours may be claimed for these activities.
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- Reading journals or reports related to the fire industry
- Reading Good Practice Guides and other documents on the FPA
Australia Website
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Private study should be limited to areas directly related to
accredited class or business and management skills.
Private study includes the reading of books, journals,
transactions, manuals etc.
Sufficient records must be kept of claimed personal reading
(e.g. date, title, author and time invested) to address an
auditor's inquiry.
This information should be recorded after you have read the
article for audit purposes.
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0.5
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6
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Voluntary service to the profession relevant to
accreditation.
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A maximum of 20 hours may be claimed for these activities.
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- FPA Australia Technical Committees
- FPA Australia Local Coordination Committees
- Industry / Government consultation forums
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Service to the accredited class profession may include:
serving in a volunteer capacity on boards, working groups and
committees of FPA Australia
being a member of the peer review panel
reviewing technical publications prior to publication
assisting with CPD audits
serving as a volunteer on other boards and committees which
advance accredited class profession
mentoring a colleague for work experience purposes
preparation of written submissions / contributions to, and
participation in technical standards related meetings of
organisations, such as Standards Australia, on areas relevant to
accredited class.
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1
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7
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The preparation and presentation of material for courses,
conferences, seminars or journals.
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Up to 10 hours per paper may be claimed for papers published in
journals and conference proceedings and for the preparation of
material for courses not part of your normal employment
function
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- Include on your logbook specific details of what you have done
within your industry and with your peers that expand your
knowledge and learning
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This represents work outside of your normal employment and can
be claimed for CPD purposes if the material is prepared and
presented by you and the activities contribute to the advancement
of the profession.
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1
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8
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Any other structured activities not covered by 1 to 7 above that
meet the CPD requirements of this scheme.
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Documentary evidence and a clear justification will be
necessary.
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- Include on your logbook specific details of what has been
completed for review. We will assess to confirm if it qualifies for
CPD points.
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It is recommended that advice be sought from FPA Australia
before claiming CPD points for activities in this category.
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1
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9
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Attendance at a nominated FPA Australia professional development
session if considered critical to FPAS accredited classes and
categories.
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There is no limit to the maximum number of CPD Points that you
can claim for these activities.
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Pre-recorded-Webinars
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CPD Certificates issued by FPA Australia
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1
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