MCPD Program

Continuing professional development (CPD) requirements apply to all ACLS licensed Members since 2011. Licence holders who have held a licence for more than three consecutive years at the end of a reporting period are required to have a minimum of 45 CPD credit hours to renew a licence.

 

CPD credit hours may be earned in any of the following activities:

  1. Courses, seminars, workshops or other training provided by
    • the Association;
    • academic institutions;
    • other surveying or related professional associations or bodies;
    • vendors; or
    • any other educator,

where the content is related to the Member’s professional practice: 1 hour of activity = 1 CPD credit hour.

  1. Attendance at annual general meetings or regional meetings of the Association or other surveying or related professional associations: 1 hour of activity = 1 CPD credit hour.
  2. Participation on Council, committees or task forces of the Association or other surveying or related professional associations or bodies: 1 hour of activity = 1/2 CPD credit hour.
  3. Presentations and authored papers related to professional practice and associated preparation, and research: 1 hour of activity = 1 CPD credit hour.
  4. Self-initiated study directly related to a Member’s professional surveying practice:
    • to research new or historical surveying techniques or legislative requirements, issues, or concerns; or
    • to acquire accreditation in any survey jurisdiction:
    • 1 hour of activity = 1/2 CPD credit hour (maximum 10 credit hours per year).

 

Members have to enter their CPD activities on the following Web portal: www.geoed.ca If you need help of have questions call 613-723-9200 or e-mail at communications@acls-aatc.ca