How to record your CPD
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AIH 5 PillarsActivity TypePointsMaximum per activity
Lifelong Learning 
Informal Conference attendance 1 point per hour12 points
Workshop and seminar-based attendance 1 point per hour12 points
FormalAccredited and industry recognised full horticultural or related courses and competencies leading to a qualification25 points per qualification25 points
Short industry sector course3 points per course12 points
 
Knowledge Sharing, Creation and ResearchPresenting at CPD events3 points per hour12 points
Publishing professional or technical material3 points per item18 points 
Teaching – preparation, delivery and assessment of horticultural and related industry skills and knowledge6 points per F/T3 points per P/T12 points/6 points 
Mentoring other AIH member professional development2 points per mentored AIH member12 points
Supervised research2 points per hour20 points
 
Industry EngagementField days and technical site visits 1 point per hour 16 points
Specialised guided tour1 point per hour 16 points
Group walk or site visit – non-specialised1 point per event 12 points
Plant life, plant health and technical product demonstrations1 point per hour 12 points
AIH AGM, General meetings, Awards dinner1 point per meeting12 points
Membership of industry relevant associations 1 point per membership 6 points 
AIH Council, sub-committee and industry representation2 points per role 12 points
 
Professional Practice DevelopmentSpecial consultancies and major projects 3 points per consultancy 12 points
Development and implementation of major projects3 points per project12 points
 
Professional CurrencySubscriptions to relevant professional journals and magazines1 point per subscription6 points 
Contribution of articles to magazines, e-news, social media1 point per article 8 points

How to record your CPD

Recording your CPD is quick and straightforward. Most entries take less than a minute.

1. Add a new activity

  • Enter a Title for the activity
  • Select the Date the activity occurred
  • Choose the relevant Knowledge Base category
  • Enter the number of Points (whole numbers only)
  • Add a short Description (optional but recommended)

2. Upload evidence (if applicable)

You can upload supporting documents such as:

  • certificates
  • attendance records
  • course confirmations

You can attach multiple files to a single entry.

3. Submit your entry

  • Click Submit to send your CPD entry for review by AIH
  • Your entry will appear in your CPD history with a status of Submitted
  • You will receive an email confirming your submission has been received
  • AIH will review your entry and notify you by email once it has been approved or rejected

Note: If you do not receive a confirmation email, check your junk/spam folder and confirm the entry appears in your CPD history

Understanding status

Each CPD entry will show one of the following:

  • Submitted — awaiting review
  • Approved — accepted and counted toward your CPD
  • Rejected — not accepted (see reviewer notes)
  • Draft — not submitted (not counted)

Editing an entry

  • Click Edit next to an entry
  • Update details as needed
  • Re-submit for approval

Note: editing a submitted entry will require it to be reviewed again.

Your CPD status

Your dashboard shows:

  • Approved points (last 24 months)
  • Required points
  • Whether you are Current or Not current

Downloading your record

You can download your CPD record at any time:

  • Click Download my CPD record (CSV)
  • This can be used for personal records or external reporting

Need help?

If you experience any issues or have questions, please contact: webmanager@aih.org.au