CPD is the process of continually improving your technical expertise and professional knowledge through activities such as attending courses, workshops, and conferences, going on field trips, and engaging in informal learning. Download our CPD Policy for a detailed description.
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Keeping your skills updated ensures you stay current with the latest technologies and best practices.
Continuing development indicates that you are dedicated to high standards in your practice.
Continual learning helps you broaden your skills so you can expand into other roles.
Attending events allows you to network with other professionals and build valuable connections.
CPD credits carry different weighted values based on how they are earned.
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Structured courses, seminars, conferences, field trips, and accredited
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Preparation and presentation a lecture or course, publishing a paper, reviewing a technical document, and leading a field trip.
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Attending an informal lecture, reading a journal article, doing personal research, and viewing online presentations or webinars.
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Soft skills training, mentoring, committee participation, and contribution to a professional organisation.
You can manage your credits in your GSSA account and submit a report to a different CPD programme (such as SACNASP).
It is your responsibility to track and log your learning activities throughout the year.
You need to actively identify and engage in learning that contributes to your annual CPD credits.
While annual credits are based on self-reporting, checks are in place to verify participation.
