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Earning Your CPD Points from Suppliers and Service Providers
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Demonstration and training must be provided, and actual knowledge or skills must be transferred to the CPD participant.
Suppliers and service providers can also provide training for CPD points if it directly relates to one or more of the competency areas. This is considered informal training, which earns one CPD point per hour of training.
Training from suppliers and service providers Suppliers and service providers can provide training for CPD purposes, if its primary focus is the proper use of construction equipment, or the use, installation, or application of a construction product or material. Tradeshow demonstrations and sales calls don’t qualify as informal CPD training. Here are a few examples: • A home warranty insurance provider could provide a workshop on how to deal effectively with customer concerns or complaints. You could apply for CPD points for this training under the Customer Service and Home Warranty Insurance competency. • A software provider might give a training session on accounting software to improve your bottom line. You could apply for CPD points for this type of training under the Financial Planning and Budget Management competency. • An equipment supplier may offer training on the proper use of a dangerous piece of equipment, which may reduce the risk of injury and improve the company’s productivity. You could apply for CPD points for this training under the Construction Management and Supervision competency.
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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) | A Guide for Licensed Residential Builders in British Columbia
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