CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
At Parks & Leisure Australia, we prioritise Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to empower individuals in the parks and leisure industry to thrive and excel. As the industry peak body, PLA is dedicated to enhancing your professional journey.
TRACKING YOUR PROGRESS
MEMBER PORTAL TRACKER
POINT ALLOCATION CHART
CERTIFIED PARKS & LEISURE PROFESSIONAL (CPLP)
WHAT IS A CERTIFIED PARKS & LEISURE PROFESSIONAL?
The Certified Parks & Leisure Professional (CPLP) industry certification is the Australian national benchmark for industry professionals. The certification is based on your experience in the field and assessed by an international board of industry leaders who look at your knowledge, skills, and abilities in:
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Asset Management
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Landscape and Amenity Horticulture
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Operations and Maintenance
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Project Management
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Resource Management
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Business Acumen
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Supervision
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Interpretation and Education
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Public Health
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Leadership
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Recreation
RE-CERTIFICATION
CPLP is valid for three years from issue. In the three-year span, you must meet the following two criteria:
- Maintain Parks & Leisure Australia membership.
- Complete 30 points of Continuing Professional Development
To achieve 30 points, refer to theĀ CPD Point Allocation Table
COSTS
Application fee $330 (Valid for 3 years from acceptance)
Cost to Renew $100 (3 years)
All costs are exclusive of GST