CPD Points

CPD Points 2003

To gain accreditation at the commencement of the program in January 2004 a Member must document a minimum of 40 points for the period 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2003 and sign and return the declaration provided. In 2003 it is necessary to earn a minimum total of 20 points from activity categories A and B.

CPD Points 2004

For the 2004 cycle CPD points will increase to 50 points subject to any review of the points system prior to that date. In 2004 it is necessary to earn a minimum total of 25 points from activity categories A and B.

General Notes on Points Assignment

One learning hour of CPD activity is equivalent to one CPD point.

For DIA sponsored CPD activities one learning hour or part thereof earns two CPD points. DIA sponsored activities are credited with double points in order to promote the activities of the Institute and to acknowledge the commitment and work of the many members who contribute so significantly to the profession through the DIA.

Networking, social and administrative activities do not accrue CPD points.

There is no maximum number of points and members are encouraged to record more than the minimum number of points. Points in excess of those required in any given year do not carry over to the next reporting cycle.

Where there is question as to whether a CPD activity is relevant to design and thus qualifies for CPD points or there is a question as to how many points are accrued for a given activity the member should contact the National Office.

	CPD Activity Categories	Points	Units	DIA Sponsored	Points/CPD Cycle
A	Personal Skill Development
1	Participation in a workshop or training course	1	Points per hour	Double points	Unlimited
2	Participation in a masterclass	1	Points per hour	Double points	Unlimited
3	Supervised practice for skill development	1	Points per hour	N/A	Unlimited

B	Gaining New Knowledge and Information
4	Reading professional publications	1	Points per chapter/article	N/A	Max 25% of total
5	Attending information/ seminar sessions	2	Points per hour	Double points	Unlimited
6	Attending conference	2	Points per session	Double points	Unlimited
7	Academic study	20	Full-time semester	N/A	Unlimited
8	Academic study	10	Part-time semester	N/A	Unlimited
9	Research projects	10	Points per research project	N/A	Unlimited

C	Contributing to Professional Knowledge and Practice
10	Conducting workshops	5	Points per hour	Double points	Max 50% of total
11	Writing Books	20	Points per chapter	N/A	Max 50% of total
12	Writing Referenced publications	5	Points per article	N/A	Max 50% of total
13	Writing design articles	5	Points per article	N/A	Max 50% of total
14	Reviewing articles	2	Points per article	N/A	10 per cycle
15	Presentation of papers	5	Points per hour of presentation (first time only)	Double points	Max 50% of total
16	Lecturing	5	Points per hour	N/A	Max 50% of total
17	Exhibition of design work	5	Points per exhibition	N/A	Max 50% of total
18	Curating an exhibition	5	Points per exhibition	N/A	Max 50% of total
19	Mentoring/ supervision/ assessment panels	1	Points per hour	Double points	Max 50% of total
20	Membership of relevant committees	10	Points per DIA Council/ DIA committee per year	-	Max 50% of total
21	Membership of relevant committees	5	Points per non-DIA panel/board/committee per year	-	Max 50% of total
22	Judging in awards program	1	Points per awards panel	-	Max 50% of total
23	Other relevant activities	1	Points per hour	N/A	Max 50% of total

		TOTAL	Activities A & B 50% or more Activities C 50% or less

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CPD Points

CPD Points 2003

CPD Points 2004

General Notes on Points Assignment