DIA CPD Provider Network

To be eligible for the DIA CPD Provider Network you will need to

1. Register as a Design Entity with DIA to have your application evaluated i.e., an ABN, ACN, RTO and/or Education or Research Provider registration number must be provided. Evaluation of your learning activity will commence once registration is complete.

2. Employ Australians and be delivering and / or supplying to the Australian design sector.

3. Have available Australian or International experienced instructor/s (within your business or network) who can deliver relevant material and quality outcomes produced by you and / or by your stakeholders.

All learning activities must be submitted by the provider to DIA for approval prior to commencement. A wide range of content relating to the practice of design and at a variety of career stages, design disciplines and technology will be considered. In general terms, the following delivery criteria must be met

1. Measurable goals or outcomes that support learning for designers as outlined in the Australian Skills Classification Occupation Profiles for each design discipline

2. Learning component of activity (not including breaks, networking sessions etc) must be a minimum of one hour in length and be of sufficient technical depth and expertise.

3. Be eligible for CPD points as outlined in the Accredited Designer annual assessment process that promotes continued learning as a key element of professional design practice and leads to the status of Accredited Designer™

4. Be delivered in a suitable venue with seating and / or online with adequate presentation, internet and broadcasting equipment

5. If face to face learning, make provision for refreshments and / or catering as required depending on the length of the activity and the time of delivery

6. Limit company or product pitches or brochures to a minimum unless to reinforce learning outcomes

7. Make provision for assessment tasks or feedback if relevant to the learning activity

CPD Provider Network packages

Packages are based on the number of modules (learning topics). Modules are reviewed against DIA CPD Provider activity requirements. A module is a single subject of learning delivered in a one to two hour session. Sessions can be delivered online or in person and made available as a recording for unlimited viewing by DIA members for the duration of CPD Provider Network membership.

1. Full CPD Provider Network package | $5,500 + GST

• Annual recognition of up to three modules.

• Each topic is assessed by the DIA and can be delivered online or in person. Online events are hosted by the DIA. In person events are hosted by the provider and the provider is responsible for all hospitality.

• DIA can provide registration if required but activity will incur a ticketing fee for participants, retained by the DIA

2. Single Activity CPD Provider Network package | $2,000 + GST

• Annual recognition of one learning topic.

• The topic is assessed by the DIA and can be delivered online or in person. Online events are hosted by the DIA. In person events are hosted by the provider and the provider is responsible for all hospitality.

• DIA can provide registration if required but activity will incur a ticketing fee for participants, retained by the DIA.

3. Curated CPD Provider Network package | Price on application

• One tailored learning topic developed and delivered in partnership between the provider and the DIA.

• The DIA works with the provider to curate the learning opportunity, shaping the topic, format and learning objectives so the content is relevant to contemporary design practice and delivers genuine professional development value. The session is hosted by the DIA online or in person by the provider. The provider is responsible for all hospitality provided at in-person events.

• DIA manages registration. The activity will incur a ticketing fee for participants, retained by the DIA.

DIA’s commitment to promote design as a profession and as a core contributor to the quality of business, society and our environment is supported through this program which offers the following marketing opportunities to providers,

1. DIA website listing and approval of CPD learning activities.

2. Approved activities are allocated CPD points and are also listed on the DIA website in upcoming events and promoted to DIA members via news channels.

3. Promotion via DIA social media channels e.g., LinkedIn which has over 21,000 followers