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What types of programs are listed on the Register?

There are two categories of CPD listed on the register:

  • Nationally accredited vocational education, higher education courses and NIBA quality assessed programs; and
  • Professional participation activities - programs that include industry seminars and workshops, business expos, industry discussion groups and forums, business luncheons/breakfasts, conferences and conventions and in-house and cluster training.

Progams are listed in two ways on the register

  • NIBA Quality Assessed listing
  • Standard Listing

Standard Listing

NIBA will list programs on the register that they believe are programs of benefit for the Insurance and Risk sector. Any program that adds to the constructive development of their membership will be considered for listing and promotion, not limited to just product and process programs.

Programs accredited by NIBA College for the CPD Register must meet the training criteria outlined below. Most programs will be awarded the one point per contact hour with a maximum of 10 points per session and 12 points per convention or conference. Some activities may receive fewer points if the program does not fully meet all the criteria. For example, industry lunches with a key note speaker receive a standard 30 minute rating.

Courses must meet the following criteria whether the program is a public or in-house event:

  • Cover a topic which is relevant to the participants' job role;
  • Impart information over and above the basic day-to-day processes and knowledge required for the participant to perform their job role;
  • Have a clear set of learning objectives;
  • Be of sufficient length to ensure that the learning objectives can be achieved;
  • Be designed and presented by appropriately qualified and/or experienced personnel;
  • Cover material at an appropriate level for the participants;
  • Have an organised orderly framework;
  • Utilise suitable training methods; and
  • Impart knowledge of an educational or technical nature.

NIBA Quality Assessed listing

NIBA has developed its own quality education criteria against which programs can be assessed. The criteria covers all aspects of the education program;

  • Content
  • Outcome
  • Learning experience
  • Assessment; and
  • the providers industry support and knowledge.

We believe the assessment provides potential participants with some assurance of the quality and educational experience the programs provide, in addition, as a result of the NIBA assessment, these programs attract significantly higher CPD points then the Standard listing – good for time poor participants seeking to meet their annual CPD point requirement.

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How many points is my program eligible for?

Most programs listed under the standard category are given 1 point per contact hour with a maximum of 10 points per session and 12 points per convention. Programs accredited by NIBA College for the CPD Register must meet the training criteria outlined for standard listing. Some activities may receive fewer points if the program does not fully meet all the criteria.

If you have your program quality assessed it will have additional points based on the quality.

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How much does it cost to have my program on the register?

A: NIBA Quality Assessed:

Program Duration Cost
Up to 1 Day $350
Over 1 Day $600

B: Standard Listing costs are:

Number of Listings INITIAL FEE (Incl. Initial 12 months subscription) ANNUAL FEE
1 - 5 $220 per course $110 per course
6 – 10 $195 per course $97.50 per course
11 – 20 $175 per course $87.50 per course
20+ listings $150 per course $75 per course

One off listings (one program run once) $110 - No annual fee. 

The pricing provided above is for programs run multiple times.  I.e. those programs that will stay on the register for one year.

One off listings will be removed from the register after the session has been held.

 

Fees include GST

 

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How long will it take to know if my program is on the register?

To have your program listed on the register it will take up to seven (7) working days from reciept of payment. Quality Assessment will take ten (10) working days.

Your promotional material may include reference to your NIBA College CPD Register listing after this time.

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Has the process to validate my CPD points changed?

To have you program on the register the process is much the same. You still need to complete an application form on line. Once this is done you will be notified when you program is on the register or if we need more information.

To have your program Quality Assessed and listed on the register, you can download the Application form.

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What do I have to provide the attendees who attend?

You must be able to verify who has attended and/or completed the training via;

  • a formal assessment process, or a signed attendance list
  • provide participants/attendees with a record of their attendance/completion in the form of a certificate or an entry onto a training database, outlining; name of attendee, title of training date of attendance/completion, CPD points gained, NIBA College CPD rating number.

Certificates of attendance must be given out at the conclusion of the seminar. Participants who only attend part of the program must have the time adjusted to reflect their actual attendance.

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What are the requirements for the course I want to have on the register?

Training must:

  • cover a topic which is relevant to the participants' job role
  • impart information over and above the basic day-to-day processes and knowledge required for the participant to perform their job role (i.e. activities such as staff training for a new staff member, or training in a new computer system would not qualify)
  • have a clear set of learning objectives
  • be of sufficient length to ensure that the learning objectives can be achieved
  • be designed and presented by appropriately qualified and/or experienced personnel
  • cover material at an appropriate level for the participants
  • have an organised orderly framework
  • utilise suitable training methods
  • impart knowledge of an educational or technical nature
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Do I need to make a new application for a program if a presenter changes?

If your organisation has already obtained a listing for a course there is no need to re-list the program unless it has substantially altered. It is acceptable to change the speakers or presenters of the course provided the new presenter is technically qualified to teach the programme.

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How many points are awarded for breakfasts and lunches?

It is NIBA College’s normal policy that both breakfast and luncheon addresses have a CPD rating of 30 minutes.



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How much time can I apply for if I am running a seminar?

You can claim time the participants spend in session, but session breaks and social functions cannot be counted.

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Can I apply for cluster meetings?

Only those parts of broker meetings which are structured training sessions, dealing with a business or insurance topic, can be claimed towards an individual’s annual CPD requirements.

The organiser of the broker meetings will need to apply for the program to be listed on the NIBA College CPD register for those parts of any meeting that are structured training rather than general discussion.

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Can in-house training be listed even if it only for my staff?

Programs organised by your organisation for your staff only can still be listed on the register. However they will not come up in a search.

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How do I ensure that course participants can claim their CPD ratings?

You need to ensure that all attendees wishing to claim this activity are supplied with a personalised record of attendance stating the:

  • time
  • date
  • title of seminar
  • location
  • CPD points allocation and listing number.
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I am planning to launch a new product to broker can I get this event listed on the CPD register?

Only structured training programs will be given a rating. Product launches and events that are mainly for the promotion of a particular product or company do not fit the CPD criteria for accredited programs.

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Where do I find my CPD Accreditation Code?

The CPD Accreditation code is the five digit number in front of your course title eg 00222 - Tier 1 General Insurance.

 

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