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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)We run a comprehensive Continuing Professional Development program that comprises modules approved by the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA). The aim of our CPD programme is to provide a quality learning environment that provides participants with professional development that will inform and impact on their work practices in a practical context. The 2009 CPD program has been reviewed and re developed to provide a variety of programmes to suit the differing needs of migration agents. The popular Practical Migration Training (PMT) modules return updated. Quality resources are provided for each event that are designed to support the CPD activity and to as a valuable ongoing reference. Our facilitators and speakers are experts and/or specialists in the field and resources are updated to ensure they are current. Brief details are provided below regarding the different programmes and more detailed information can be accessed using the provided links. Please refer to the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) web site for information concerning the mandatory professional development requirements for registered migration agents. Our programs are not restricted to registered migration agents; all those with an interest in a workshop are welcome to register. Legal Practitioners may claim one CPD point for each hour of instruction if the seminar is relevant to their immediate or long term needs in relation to their professional development and practice of law.
2009 Dates will be advised shortly ONLINE PROGRAMThis private study program suits the registered migration agent that for the reasons of distance, time commitment or their personal situation cannot or prefers to not attend face to face workshops. There are 16 modules to choose from online each eligible for one point. Register for the units, receive access to the online materials and activities, study at your own pace, complete the assessment successfully and receive your points. The modules must be completed within 6 months of application. The study resources you download provide a valuable resource. There are savings for those that register for a quantity of modules. Further information concerning each unit is available by selecting the relevant link below:
ADVANCED IMMIGRATION WORKSHOPS (10 points in a day)These workshops are designed to provide challenging professional development for migration advice practitioners. There are three 3 point and one 1 point workshop workshops scheduled over a day. The sessions are structured with more advanced problem solving issues. You can opt for an intensive day or select individual sessions of interest. A set of notes is provided for each session. Further information concerning each unit is available by selecting the relevant link below:
POST GRADUATE STUDIES FOR REGISTERED AGENTSFor those that enjoy the challenge of life long learning Victoria University offers the Graduate Certificate in Australian Immigration Law and Practice. Each unit earns 5 CPD points. Recognising that experienced agents already possess a great deal of knowledge and skill but may be returning to study after a long absence or may not have a tertiary education background there a range of programs designed to assist. It is possible to claim Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for a maximum of two units of the four units that comprise the qualification. We recommend that you attend the Reflective Practice Workshop and learn how the process works and you may present evidence to support an application for RPL. We also run research and referencing workshops for new students which we recommend you attend to learn the skills to support post graduate study.
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