Ongoing Professional Development Further Information Updated February 2019 Essential obligations What is the difference between an approved OPD provider and provider of units from the Certificate IV in Celebrancy? If I do more than five hours of OPD in one year, does that count towards my OPD requirements for the following year? How will my OPD be recorded? What if I believe I completed an OPD activity but the department advises me in my performance review that I have not? What happens if I have not completed my OPD before the end of the calendar year? Can I be required to do particular activities other than compulsory activities? Choosing Activities How do I choose activities? Will there be activities relevant to me if I conduct religious marriage ceremonies for independent religious organisations? How much does OPD cost? What if I am unable to find an OPD activity in my area or attend a classroom? Will my association be able to organise a five-hour, face-to-face OPD session for me and other association members? Who can I contact to provide feedback about the OPD activities? Other exemptions from OPD What if I my OPD? can’t complete What if this is my first year of registration?
Ongoing Professional Development Further Information Updated February 2019 Essential obligations What is the difference between an approved OPD provider and provider of units from the Certificate IV in Celebrancy? If I do more than five hours of OPD in one year, does that count towards my OPD requirements for the following year? How will my OPD be recorded? What if I believe I completed an OPD activity but the department advises me in my performance review that I have not? What happens if I have not completed my OPD before the end of the calendar year? Can I be required to do particular activities other than compulsory activities? Choosing Activities How do I choose activities? Will there be activities relevant to me if I conduct religious marriage ceremonies for independent religious organisations? How much does OPD cost? What if I am unable to find an OPD activity in my area or attend a classroom? Will my association be able to organise a five-hour, face-to-face OPD session for me and other association members? Who can I contact to provide feedback about the OPD activities? Other exemptions from OPD What if I can’t complete my OPD? What if this is my first year of registration?
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