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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 2007 CPD program has been reviewed and re developed to provide in 2008 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:
PMT EVENING SERIESPractical Migration Training (PMT) is a CPD program that provides practical migration modules which you can adapt to improve your practice and problem solving skills. The night time series is ten Tuesday evenings during the year – you can register for the series or individual events. A corporate member ship is available that allows for you to nominate different staff members for different evenings, with each receiving an individual CPD certificate evidencing the events they attended. Light refreshments are available on arrival and the places are limited to 45 to ensure the opportunity to ask questions and work in small groups. A set of notes is produced for each unit that provide a valuable resource for reference. Preference will be given to those that purchase the series. The value of attending the series is the opportunity to network and build relationships over a period of time. The aim is to build an extremely effective learning environment. Further information concerning each unit is available by selecting the relevant link below:
PMT WEEKEND CONFERENCEFor those that enjoy an intensive learning experience, the Practical Migration Training (PMT) weekend conference delivers the 10 modules over two days. Aware of the difficulty of maintaining concentration and learning intensively, the programme utilises a range of delivery modes and the group is broken up into smaller groups to ensure high levels of interaction. With a range of speakers and activities the half day sessions are carefully designed to ensure a quality learning environment. The conference is structured as four half days. There is plenty of opportunity to network and interact with your colleagues. A set of notes is provided for each half day session. The value in corporate registration is in the impact for a group of staff being able to continue to discuss and work together with their new knowledge back in the workplace. 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: REFLECTIVE PRACTICE WORKSHOPThis CPD module provides participants the opportunity to self-assess their knowledge and identify their training gaps. The aim is to understand and commence the process of developing a career portfolio that evidences your expertise and experience. The experience of developing the portfolio enhances your own critical and reflective thinking skills. You will gain the necessary awareness and knowledge to support a confident approach to your career in the migration advice industry. This portfolio can be designed for a specific purpose such as job hunting, career advancement and planning. For registered migration agents who are interested in obtaining the Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law and Practice this portfolio can be designed to provide evidence for Recognition of Prior Learning processes. Each group is limited to 20 participants to ensure individual attention. It is designed as a one day workshop including lunch. This workshop is eligible for one CPD point. 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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