Queensland College of Teachers

CPD requirements

The QCT has developed the Continuing Professional Development Framework, the purpose of which is to recognise the importance of teacher engagement in continued professional development and to outline the expectations for renewal of registration. A Fact Sheet also has been developed to more briefly outline the requirements.

Required Continuing Professional Development

The CPD undertaken by teachers must have regard to the Professional Standards for Queensland Teachers and demonstrate:

     • a balance across the following areas:

       • employer directed and supported CPD
       • school supported CPD
       • individually identified CPD

     • a range of types of CPD activities

     • completion of at least the minimum amount required

These areas acknowledge that professional responsibility for maintaining knowledge and skills extends beyond the individual’s personal professional development to meet their responsibilities as a member of a team and school staff. The balance may vary according to the particular teacher’s situation. For example, in some employer settings the first two areas may merge. For relief teachers a greater emphasis on individually identified CPD may be appropriate.

CPD activities

CPD must be differentiated from activities that are normal expectations of the teacher’s role or engagement in extra-curricular activities. Only the professional development component of an activity may be included to meet the requirements.
In deciding how much of any particular activity may be included, key considerations include the appropriateness for the teacher’s role, contribution to achievement of identified learning goals, the range of activities and balance across the required areas. The Framework and Fact Sheet provide examples of CPD activities.

Amount of CPD required:

A full-time teacher must undertake at least 30 hours of CPD per year. Teachers who are employed less than full-time must meet at least the hours of CPD required in the pro-rata schedule.

Requirements for teachers employed less than full-time can be calculated using the table below.

 

Days / hours of teaching employment per year		CPD requirements per year
200 days & above	[1000 hours & above]	At least 30 hours
160 – 199 days	[800 – 999 hours]	At least 25 hours
120 – 159 days	[600 – 799 hours]	At least 20 hours
80 – 119 days	[400 – 599 hours]	At least 15 hours
40 – 79 days	[200 – 399 hours]	At least 10 hours
Under 40 days	[Under 200 hours]	Nil