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Continuing Professional Development in Tasmania
What is CPD?
CPD ensures licence holders in building and construction maintain the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to perform safely and meet industry standards. It covers technical training, business skills, legal knowledge, and professional development through approved activities.
Measured via a points system, CPD requirements vary by licence category and must be completed within the one- or three-year licence period for renewal. Compliance is monitored by Consumer, Building, and Occupational Services (CBOS).
What are my CPD requirements?
Licence holders must fulfill CPD obligations by completing a mix of skills maintenance and development activities within their one- or three-year licence period.
CPD is assessed via a points system, with activities to be undertaken consistently, not just before renewal. Each licence category specifies an annual average and a three-year minimum requirement.
| Licence category | Subject to CPD | Licence class | CPD points required per year | CPD points required for three-year licence |
| Building Services Providers | ||||
| Architect | âś“ | - | 20 | 60 |
|
Builder Includes General Construction, Fire Protection Services Builder, and Demolisher |
âś“ |
All classes |
12 |
36 |
| Building Designer |
âś“ |
All classes |
20 | 60 |
|
Building Services Designer Includes Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, and Fire Services |
âś“ |
All classes |
20 | 60 |
| Building Surveyor |
âś“ |
All classes | 30 | 90 |
| Engineer |
âś“ |
All classes |
30* |
90* |
| Gas-fitter |
âś“ |
All classes |
12 | 36 |
|
Permit authority e.g., Council Workers responsible for issuing Building, Plumbing, or Demolition Permits |
âś“ |
- | 12 |
36 |
| Private Planning Consultant |
âś“ |
- | 12 |
36 |
| Electrical Licences |
||||
|
Electrician Includes Practitioner, Contractor, Restricted, and Provisional |
âś“ |
All classes |
12 | 36 |
| Plumbing Licences |
||||
|
Plumber Practitioner Includes Contractor and Provisional |
âś“ |
All classes |
12 | 36 |
*or fulfill the requirements of the National Engineers Register or the requirements of Maintaining Chartered Engineer status.
Requirements for contractors
Contractor licence holders must keep a register of employees performing licensed work, including licence details, qualifications, competencies, and CPD points. CBOS may audit this register, which must be provided upon request. Failure to comply is an offence under the Occupational Licensing Act 2005 (Tas).
The register should be accessible to employees for CPD certification during licence renewal. Employees are responsible for notifying employers of additional CPD activities to include.
How do I get points?
Approved CPD activities include conferences, workshops, online programs, trade events, webinars, and technical journals. These must be nationally accredited (e.g., by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) such as HIA) or CBOS-approved, with some activities subject to point caps.
CPD points are allocated at CBOS’ discretion and may vary. For example, a three-hour training/briefing session for Building Services Providers may earn fewer points than the standard one point per hour. Always confirm activity approval and point allocation with the provider.
The following tables outline the general guidance on the maximum CPD points and limits available for various activities:
How to earn CPD points in Tasmania
| Activity | Points/Limit | Notes |
| Training/briefing by Administrator | 1 point/hour (double points for priority learning outcomes) | Government-sanctioned training/briefings |
| Accredited training by RTO | 1 point/hour (max 6 points/day) | |
| Reading trade/professional journals |
1 point/journal (max 3 points/year) |
Includes CBOS Connections magazine |
| Industry association membership |
1 point/association (max 2 points/year) |
|
| Approved online courses |
1 point/hour |
Must be Administrator-approved (e.g., ABCB, Pointsbuild, Australian Institute of Architects) |
| Approved face-to-face training (association) |
1 point/hour (max 6 points/day) |
Requires prior approval by the association |
| Approved face-to-face training (employer) |
1 point/hour (max 6 points/year) |
Requires prior employer approval |
| WorkSafe Tasmania activities |
1 point/hour (max 6 points/year) |
Includes sessions during WorkSafe Month |
| Approved trade events |
Points set at approval (max 3 points/year) |
Event organisers must seek prior approval |
| Research to update skills |
1 point/hour (max 3 points/year) |
Requires documentation of research topics, methods, and time spent |
| Formal industry association briefings |
1 point/hour (max 4 points/year) |
Examples: quarterly update meetings |
| Responding to government legislation/policy |
2 points/hour |
Responses on individual or industry association behalf |
| Mentoring |
1 point/hour (max 4 points/year) |
Mentoring students, trainees, or licensees |
| Industry representation |
1 point/hour (max 4 points/year) |
Participation in committees or working groups as a representative |
| Writing publications |
1 points/hour (max 4 points/year) |
Covers building industry practices or issues |
| Preparing/revising CPD content |
1 point/hour (max 4 points/year) |
For industry association CPD program or activities |
| Other approved training |
1 point/hour |
Requires prior approval and attendance certificate |
| Activity | Points/Limit |
Notes |
| CBOS training/briefings | 1 point/hour (double points for priority needs) |
Administrator determines priority issues |
| Accredited training by RTO | 1 point/hour (max 6 points/day) |
|
| Trade journals (e.g., CBOS Connections) |
1 point/journal (max 3 points/year) |
|
| Membership in professional/industry groups |
1 point/organisation (max 2 points/year) |
Includes professional organisations, industry associations, and trade unions |
| Endorsed online courses |
1 point/hour |
Approved courses include those by ABCB, CBOS via Pointsbuild, and nationally accredited options |
| Face-to-face training by industry groups | 1 point/hour (max 6 points/day) |
Requires prior approval unless training is accredited or previously approved |
| Face-to-face training by employers |
1 point/hour (max 6 points/day) |
Approval required before delivery |
| WorkSafe Tasmania activities |
1 point/hour (max 6 points/year) | Includes sessions during WorkSafe Month |
| Approved trade events |
Points determined at approval (max 3 points/year) |
Organisers must seek approval before the event |
| Research to update skills |
1 point/hour (max 4 points/year) |
Must document issue, research methods, and time spent |
| Other approved training |
1 point/hour |
Requires prior approval and attendance certificate |
| Industry briefings (e.g., quarterly updates) |
1 point/hour (max 4 points/year) |
Includes formal briefings by industry associations or trade unions |
| Industry briefings (e.g., quarterly updates) |
1 point/hour (max 4 points/year) | Includes formal briefings by industry associations or trade unions |
Record keeping
Licence holders must confirm their CPD compliance during licence renewal processes and retain records, as CBOS may audit them.
Responsibilities:
- Employee: you and your employer must maintain records.
- Sole practitioner: you are solely responsible for maintaining records.
- For independent CPD, notify your employer and keep a record.
- When changing employers or becoming self-employed, obtain your CPD record.
Recording CPD
Document the date, course, provider, CPD points, and retain certificates or evidence. For research, include the purpose, journal/website, and article details.
HIA CPD tracker and resources
HIA provides a CPD tracker on your dashboard through our website, where CPD activities such as workshops, webinars, and information sessions are recorded. Access “My CPD” to track your progress and view upcoming HIA events, training courses, and learning on demand that earn CPD points.
CBOS resources
CBOS offers resources to help licence holders meet CPD requirements, including a CPD events calendar, approved training providers, and online training materials on their website.
To find out more, contact HIA's Contracts and Compliance team
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