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Points Allocation for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Activities for CMIs

Certified Meter Installer & Validator

Activity

Description

Points Awarded

ATTENDANCE

Industry Product Launch or Training

Attendance at an Industry Product Launch or Training Course

1 point will be awarded per meeting (max 2 points per year) Evidence of attendance is to be provided

IAL Regional Meeting with published agenda

Attendance at an Irrigation Australia Regional Meeting

1 point will be awarded per meeting (max 2 points per year)

IAL Member Event

Attendance at an Irrigation Australia Member Event

1 point will be awarded per meeting (max 2 points per year)

Recognised Meter Manufacturing Training

Attendance at Meter Manufacturer training i.e. face-to-face, teleconference or online (live viewing platform)

1 point will be awarded per full days attendance (max 2 points per year) Evidence of attendance is to be provided

IAL Conference, Trade Show or Field Day

Irrigation Australia and other professional associations or societies, universities, colleges or technical institutes, manufacturers or distributors or part of an in-house training program, may sponsor these events.

0.5 points will be awarded per hour of attendance

Formal irrigation course (College, University, Technical Institute)

Course work must be offered by an accredited institution and be irrigation related and/or applicable to the job description

10 points will be awarded per course attended. A Statement of Attainment, university unit or equivalent must be provided as evidence

IAL short course, seminar or in- house training

These include courses, short courses, or seminars, which might be held in conjunction with trade shows or field days. IAL, professional associations or societies, universities, colleges or technical institutes, manufacturers or distributors or part of an in-house training program, may conduct these courses. Includes all IAL courses and Master classes

2 points will be awarded per full day of attendance

Teach or Present an irrigation paper at a short course, seminar, technical conference or in-house training class

Prepare and teach new course material or paper. Only the initial submission will be allowed when teaching a course or presenting a paper repeatedly.  Irrigation Australia and other professional associations or societies, universities, colleges or technical institutes, manufacturers or distributors or part of an in-house training program, may conduct these courses

2 points will be awarded per full day of participation

Attend Meter Manufacturer Training

These programs are organised by the manufacturers of meters currently being installed in Australia. These information training sessions are generally offered to groups to make them familiar with the operating characteristics of the equipment with an emphasis on installation and maintenance.

1 point will be awarded for each day of a recognised manufacturers course attended

METERING ACTIVITIES

Participation on Water Meter Working Groups

Points will be awarded to CMI’s who engage and participate in Water Meter Working Groups (with IAL and external working groups)

2 points will be awarded per meeting

Installation of Rural Meters

Points will be awarded where records can be produced to support the successful installation of a rural meter

1 point to be awarded for each meter installed. A maximum of 6 points can be achieved in this area to renew CMI certification.

Validation and Commissioning of Rural meters

Points will be awarded where records can be produced to support the successful validation and commissioning of a rural meter

1 point to be awarded for each meter validated and or commissioned. A minimum of 5 points must be achieved in this area to renew CMI certification.

Monitoring and Maintenance of Meters

Points will be awarded where records can be produced to support the successful maintenance and monitoring of a rural meter. This category is applicable to Water Authorities

1 point to be awarded for each meter maintained and or monitored to a max of 5 points.

OTHER

Membership of IAL and/or subscription to the IAL journal or equivalent

Full financial Membership of the IAL or subscription to Irrigation Australia's Journal

1 point will be awarded for each year of the financial membership preceding two (2) years (max 2 points)

Successful completion of IAL online training

Completion of online training

1 point per exam

Gain a further certification

Additional certifications with IAL

10 points

Exceptional activities

Activities that do not fall into any of the previous categories may be submitted to the certification committee for review. It will be up to the committee to decide how many units will be awarded. Some of these activities might include writing irrigation textbooks, serving on a committee, election as an IAL board member,  and metricating articles for the study manuals. A maximum of 5 points can be earned in this category. Writing a grant or proposal is not allowed toward points.
 Carry over points 10 points are required every two (2) years. Points awarded above 10 (to a maximum of 5 points) may be carried over the the next renewal period.  

NB: 10 points are required every two (2) years. Points awarded above 10 (to a maximum of 5 points) may be carried over to the next renewal period.

HOW TO RENEW YOUR CERTIFICATION

By requiring a regular re-certification process Irrigation Australia is ensuring that certified personnel remain active in the industry and are keeping their knowledge and skills up-to-date. People who demonstrate this by earning the required CPD points in the required timeframe will maintain their active status. Those failing to earn the required CPD points will be considered non-active.

There are two different, though similar, sets of CPD guidelines, one set for Certified Irrigation Designers which are assessed annually and another for all remaining certifications, assessed every two (2) years. Irrigation Australia will conduct random audits of 5% of all CPD returns each year.

  • Remain active in the industry in an area related to the certification
  • Require evidence for 10 points every two years
  • Renewal fee $290 for members or $440 for non-members

HOW TO ADD ACTIVITIES TO YOUR CPD

To add points to your CPD in readiness for online renewal, you will need to go to MY CPD and ADD ACTIVITY via the Member Centre to your certification record. This can be done anytime throughout the renewal period.

These activities will be approved and verified by Irrigation Australia and upon reaching the minimum of 10 points over two (2) years, you will receive an email advising that you have met the criteria for renewal.

To RENEW - Log into the MEMBER centre and go to MY MEMBERSHIPS to enable online renewal. You will also receive notification via email that your membership is due to expire.

Reminders will be sent periodically both before and after your renewal date.

We would prefer for all Certifications to be managed online via our new website but if you are experiencing difficulty, please contact the IAL office on 1300 949 891 or [email protected] and we can assist with your renewal or CPD activity.