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Occupational Licensing (Building Services Work) Determination CPD activities

The following table specifies eligible CPD activities and points allocations for all building service providers as outlined in the Occupational Licensing (Building Services Work) Determination.

Type of activityPoints value or limitsExplanatory notes
Training or briefing delivered by or on behalf of the Administrator1 point per hourGovernment sanctioned training or briefings may attract double points if specific learning outcomes are a priority.
Nationally accredited training delivered by an RTO1 point per hour (maximum 6 points per day)-
Reading trade or professional journals 1 point per journal (maximum of 3 points per year)Includes reading CBOS Connections magazine
Membership of an industry association 1 point per organisation (maximum of 2 points per year)-
Approved on-line courses1 point per hourApproved by the Administrator. Examples of these online courses include those provided by the ABCB, Pointsbuild, the Australian Institute of Architects and nationally accredited online courses
Approved face to face training provided by an industry association 1 point per hour (maximum 6 points per day)Industry associations are required to seek approval before the delivery of the training.
Approved face to face training provided by an employer1 point per hour (maximum 6 points per day)Employers are to seek approval before the delivery of training.
WorkSafe Tasmania activities1 point per hour (maximum 6 points per year)Includes WorkSafe Month sessions
Approved trade eventsPoints allocated at the time of approval (maximum of 3 points per year)Organisers of an event must seek approval before the delivery of training.
Research to update skills1 point per hour (maximum 3 points per year)Licensee is to keep a record of the issue researched, the research method (e.g. websites visited, journals consulted, etc.) and the time spent
Formal membership briefings by industry associations (e.g. quarterly update meetings)1 point per hour (maximum 4 points per year)-
Preparing responses to government legislation or policy relating to building industry issues2 points per hourResponding either as an individual or on behalf of an industry association
Mentoring of students, graduates, trainees or other licensees1 point per hour (maximum 4 points per year)-
Acting as an industry association representative on committees and working groups1 point per hour (maximum 4 points per year)-
Writing of publications covering building industry practice or issues1 point per hour (maximum 4 points per year)-
Preparation and revision of content for CPD programs or learning activities offered by industry associations1 point per hour (maximum 4 points per year)-
Other approved training1 point per hourProviders must seek approval of training before its delivery and issue an attendance certificate.
Last updated: 15 Apr 2025

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