CPD Activities

Type	Description
Structured Course	Delivered by recognised practitioner Contains a comprehensive set of learning objectives Delivers a specific learning outcome
Seminars	A presentation delivered to an audience on a particular topic or set of topics
Technical Training	The process of learning how to more accurately and thoroughly perform the technical components of your role
Certificate IV or Diploma of Mortgage Broking	Completion of these courses will provide 18 hours of CPD for the Certificate IV of Mortgage Broking and 30 hours for the Diploma of Mortgage Broking
Other Relevant Qualifications	Nationally accredited industry qualification Completion of relevant units/subjects within a qualification Example: Diploma Financial Planning MBA Degree
Financial Planning	Qualified financial planners can have a maximum of 12 hours of financial planning CPD also contribute to their MFAA CPD hour requirements.

Type	Description
On-The-Job-Training	Takes place in a normal working situation, using the actual tools, equipment, documents or materials that members will use when fully trained
Workshops	A brief intensive course emphasizing interaction and exchange of information among a (usually small) number of participants
Reading	Reviewing relevant papers, such as in a book, magazine, newspaper, whitepaper, or notebook, or of electronic displays, such as computer displays, television, mobile phones or e-readers. A maximum of 6 hours per year can be credited for reading.
Audio/Video Content	Video on demand or audio and video on demand which allow members to select and watch/listen to video or audio content as needed

Type	Description
Mentoring or being Mentored	A member identified as a mentor who meets the MFAA mentor guidelines A new entrant with <2 years' experience being mentored by a member identified as a mentor Mentors and mentees are allowed 18 hours of CPD per year
Demonstrating a Technical Application	A method of teaching by example rather than simple explanation
Discussion Group	An online forum for individuals to discuss various topics amongst each other An active member of a group of people asked about their perceptions, opinions, beliefs, and attitudes towards a product, service, concept, or solution
Structured Meetings	Representation as a Broker on the MFAA or an industry board, forum, committee or tribunal panellist that has been convened for the purpose of achieving a common goal through verbal interaction, sharing information and reaching agreement Note: CPD hours allocated only to those actions that "advance our profession"

Type	Description
Presenting Research	Follows a specific, coherent format for articulation of research study results either oral or written with the purpose to inform, persuade or build good will
Design and/or Presenting a Course	The process used to design a course; analyse, design, develop, implement and evaluate Oral presentation of a structured course
Writing Industry Related Articles/Papers	Production of an article/paper for a recognised industry publication or forum