How to Prepare a CPD Statement?

The CPD statement is a detailed account of the ongoing development of the person, regardless of their vocation. The CPD statement elaborates upon the activities that have been undertaken by the individual over overtime to enhance skills and get new knowledge. The CPD statement is an important requirement to show engineers are committed to maintaining professional competence throughout their careers.

A CPD statement is used by Engineers Australia (EA) to assess if the individual has met CPD criteria for a current level of professional recognition or membership. There are stringent CPD standards set by Engineers Australia to ensure that members sustain high levels of competency and professionalism. Sending a good CPD statement achieves these criteria and also shows that the engineer is dedicated to lifelong learning and personal growth.

A well-designed CPD statement should describe the quantity and quality of professional development experiences. Attending workshops and seminars, technical training, online courses, professional mentoring, and self-directed study are just some activities you can include in this list. It should also include practical learning through project involvement or colleague collaboration for solving engineering problems.

For every activity, be sure to mention its name, date, duration and type of activity, as well as the organization that conducted the activity. Furthermore, the statement ought to explain how the useful knowledge acquired has been applied in practice as well as how it has enhanced the skill or improved the performance. Using this approach, the credibility of the statement is increased along with claiming the relevance of all CPD activities.

Engineers Australia places a high priority on ensuring that engineers remain competent in their field. Thus, activities covered in your CPD statement must include a variety of technical competencies and broader professional skills. This method shows that the engineer can adapt to changing industry standards without compromising on the standard of engineering.

In short, the CPD statement is not just a record of activities but a strategy for an engineer to be a lifelong learner and proactive in developing professional excellence. By carefully arranging and presenting this information, engineers can effectively exhibit their capability to meet the profession’s standards and their capacity to operate ahead of the game.