Continuing Professional Development

These days, professionals in all fields of expertise make a commitment to follow a programme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Generally it is accepted that specialists are considered to be more competent and experienced if they extend their knowledge as they follow a programme of development and learning. This means they are updating their current skills as well as developing new ones. In keeping with this approach, eCMID Accredited Vessel Inspectors are required to follow this path.

The CPD programme has been endorsed by IMCA and is mandatory for eCMID AVIs to maintain their accreditation. The programme has also been aligned with other Professional Bodies, Institutes and Learned Societies.

HOW THE CMID VESSEL INSPECTOR CPD PROGRAMME WORKS 
Accredited inspectors are required to achieve a minimum of ten CPD points accrued over a fixed one year period, eg. 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024. After the one year term the system will be reset back to zero.

Here is an example of how to accrue points: eCMID Accredited Vessel Inspector A N Other submits two eCMID reports over one year (total 4 points). He/she then subscribes to two professional journals (2 points) and attends one IMCA or MSA organised event (4 points). A N Other has now accrued the 10 points that are required.

The eCMID vessel inspector CPD programme is managed by the Marine Surveying Academy team and all questions can be answered by contacting them directly. Periodically you will be reminded by email about your CPD points status. A guide to the points values and how to earn them can be found by downloading the pdf below.

Click to view the eCMID Vessel Inspector CPD points table (pdf format)

Accredited inspectors can download and use the dedicated eCMID CPD App to submit their CPD claims. For full details, please view the eCMID CPD Leaflet.