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To ensure the continued status of the CNP program, all members are required to demonstrate ongoing professional development in order to retain membership status. Professional development activities are recorded under a point-score system.. To maintain CNP status, you must accrue a total of 20 activity credits (CNP Points) over a 24 month period. CNP Points can be accumulated 24 months prior to your membership application and be utilised at the time of your membership renewal. Keeping Records All CNP members receive a passport in which to document their professional development activities. Every 24 months, members are
required to submit their passports and related participation certificates as proof of ongoing professional development. At the
conclusion of every NGI training session, you should be issued with a Certificate of Attendance which will include the CNP Point There are a range of activities in which CNP Professionals & CNP Specialists can participate to further develop their skills and industry knowledge. Please view the table below for a summary of these activities. More detailed information on each of these categories can be found below the table. |
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| ~ note: approval of course content by NGIA prior to attendance is required to confirm any point value. Supply of full session details
including presenter, agenda, format, content and duration is required
*If the majority of CNP points are obtained from these activities, applicants must establish a minimum of 5 CNP points from other professional development activities. |
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Industry Training Undertaken Only training that is horticulture industry specific and has been completed during the 24 months immediately preceding application and/or renewal can be claimed. This training need not have been wholly provided by an NGI office, but may have been undertaken through other training providers (point allocation may differ). Only face-to-face hours , not time allowed for meal breaks or social segments of the training program can be claimed. Documentary evidence of attendance is required along with additional information as outlined in the areas below. Formal Qualification This formal qualification must be horticulture based or relevant to a horticultural enterprise. As there are various qualification levels available, the point value will vary depending on the qualification obtained.
To be eligible for CNP points, a transcript and copy of your qualification must be supplied to NGIA.
NGIA National Conference The NGIA National Conference is held annually and aims to build a sense of community and identity within the horticulture profession
by engaging industry personnel at all levels of experience. The main function of the conference is to provide progressive and
relevant educational programs, share knowledge, new business ideas and networking. The National Conference is generally held as
To be eligible for CNP points, confirmation of registration must be supplied to NGIA.
NGI State Conference Some NGI state offices hold state based conferences, usually held annually. The main function of the conference is to provide progressive and relevant educational programs, share knowledge, new business ideas and networking. NGI state conferences vary in duration and format, however CNP points can be allocated as follows: To be eligible for CNP points, confirmation of registration must be supplied to NGIA.
Non NGI Conference Non NGI conference directly relevant to industry may be able to gain CNP points. It is a requirement that NGIA view the details of
To be eligible for CNP points, a record of attendance and mandatory session details (as above) must be supplied to NGIA.
NGI Industry Workshop / Training Course / Seminar Any workshop, training course or seminar held by NGIA or an NGI state office which involves active learning on industry relevant topics can obtain CNP points. Certificates of attendance should be issued for these sessions which will include the total number of eligible CNP points.
To be eligible for CNP points, the official NGI Certificate of Attendance must be supplied to NGIA.
NextGen Formal Presentation
NGI Study Tour / Field Trip
To be eligible for CNP points when attending an NGI state office organised trip, the agenda and NGI Certificate of Attendance must be supplied to NGIA. Claiming points for the trip included in the NGIA national conference are excluded.
Industry Publication Subscriptions
To be eligible for CNP points, the proof of subscription under your name must be supplied to NGIA.
Non NGI Training Non NGI Training/workshops directly relevant to industry may be able to gain CNP points. It is a requirement that NGIA view the
details of this training session including session format, trainer, venue, duration, outcomes and program prior to your attendance of
the non-NGI session to establish the correct point allocation. An assumption of point value should not be made by a participant until
To be eligible for CNP points, a record of attendance and mandatory session details (as above) must be supplied to NGIA.
In-house training Non NGI Training/workshops held within the employment enterprise and directly relevant to industry may be able to gain CNP points.
To be eligible for CNP points, a record of attendance and mandatory session details (as above) must be supplied to NGIA. |
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Industry Training Developed * Only training that is horticulture industry specific and has been developed by you personally in the 24 months immediately prior to application or renewal of CNP membership. This training could be specifically for NGIA or for training approved by NGIA, including those delivered at TAFE or other RTOs.
To be eligible for CNP points, a copy of the courseware you have developed must be supplied to NGIA. * If the majority of CNP points are obtained from this activity a minimum of 5 CNP points must be acquired from other professional development activities. |
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Industry Training Delivered * Only training that is horticulture industry specific and has been delivered by you personally in the 24 months immediately prior to application or renewal of CNP membership. This training could be specifically for NGIA or for training approved by NGIA, including those delivered at TAFE or other RTOs.
To be eligible for CNP points, a copy of the confirmed training schedule must be supplied to NGIA. If the majority of CNP points are obtained from this activity a minimum of 5 CNP points must be acquired from other professional development activities. |
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Industry Participation This participation is expected to be greater than simply being a member of a professional body. It should demonstrate active membership through committee involvement which is relevant to the industry. Your involvement must have occurred within the 24 months prior to application or renewal. Point allocation:
To be eligible for CNP points, meeting agendas and committee members list must be supplied to NGIA. |
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Industry reading program A synopsis of a minimum of 200 words must be provided for articles, papers, books, tapes etc, (minimum 1500 words) in which the
content is directly related to the horticulture industry. The synopses must demonstrate familiarity with the text and must provide a
degree of critique of the article, paper, book or tape. Name of the publication, author and publication date or where a website is
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