The provider policy sets out the formal policy principles that apply to organisations offering CPD activities for recognition by the College. This policy provides the governance foundation for provider engagement with the CPD program.

Purpose of the provider policy

The purpose of the provider policy is to establish clear, consistent expectations for providers involved in the development and delivery of recognised CPD activities.

The policy is intended to:

• Clarify provider obligations and responsibilities
• Support consistent standards across CPD activities
• Promote transparency and accountability
• Support quality and continuous improvement

What the policy covers

At a high level, the provider policy addresses:

• The scope of provider engagement with the CPD Program
• Policy-level expectations for providers
• Responsibilities related to recognised CPD activities
• Compliance and governance principles
• The relationship between policy and operational guidance

Operational requirements are addressed through supporting frameworks and the Provider Handbook.

Provider principles

The provider policy is informed by principles that may include:

• Fairness and consistency
• Transparency of expectations
• Accountability for activity quality
• Ethical and professional conduct
• Collaboration in quality assurance processes

These principles guide how provider obligations are applied.

Roles and responsibilities

At a policy level, the provider policy outlines:

• The College’s role in setting provider policy and oversight
• Expectations of providers in meeting CPD Program requirements
• Provider responsibilities in supporting recognition and quality assurance
• The relationship between providers and CPD participants

Detailed responsibilities are set out in the Provider Handbook and related guidance.

Relationship to other CPD Program policies

This policy operates alongside other CPD Program policies, including:

• Recognition and assessment policy
• Quality assurance and monitoring policy
• CPD Participant policy
• Audit policy
• Complaints policy

Together, these policies support a coherent governance framework for provider engagement.

Governance and review

The provider policy is:

• Approved through formal College governance processes
• Subject to legal review
• Overseen by the CPD Committee

The policy may be reviewed and updated to reflect changes to CPD Program design or provider engagement.

Using this policy

This page provides a summary of the provider policy.

For practical guidance, refer to:

• Provider requirements
• Provider Handbook
• Processes and quality assurance

Where there is any difference, the formal policy document takes precedence.