Maintaining Certification
Every 2 years participants are required to complete a re-certification process.
Irrigation Australia ensures that certified personnel remain active in the industry and are keeping their knowledge and skills up-to-date.
Participants can demonstrate this by earning the required CPD – Continuous Professional Development points in the required timeframe to maintain their active status. Those failing to earn the required CPD points will be considered inactive.
Irrigation Australia will conduct random audits of 5% of all CPD returns each year.
10 points are needed every 12 months no matter how many CIA credentials you have. Points awarded above 10 (to a maximum of 10 points) can be accrued to the next year.
How to add your CPD
To upload your CPD you will need to go to login at our website and select 'My CPD' then click 'Add Activity' icon. Fill out the information, including the dates, choose the activity from the Category drop-down list, add a description, upload supporting documentation, and add pertinent CPD points.
These activities will be approved and verified by IAL and upon reaching the minimum of 10 points over the 12 months. Successful uploading and approval of your points along with payment of your renewal invoice will ensure your certification with us remains active.
Reminders will be sent periodically both before and after your renewal date.
If you are experiencing difficulty, please contact Irrigation Australia on 1800 949 891 or email [email protected] and we will assist with your renewal or CPD activity.
The points chart for this certification can be downloaded HERE
Inactive Statuses
Certified Irrigation Operators who do not renew are considered to be inactive and are not permitted to use their CIO status for professional reasons until they renew their certification.
If the inactive period is less than four years, renewal can be made by paying all renewal fees and submitting sufficient CPD - Continuous Professional Development points to cover the inactive period/s.
If the inactive period is for more than four years, the certification is forfeited and re-certification will require the applicant to start the certification process over from the beginning, including all relevant training.