Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Some of the most important lessons occur outside the classroom.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is a compulsory professional practice requirement for all Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Professional Engineering students at Monash Clayton.
CPD is part of meeting the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard to be a Professional Engineer. It’s also an opportunity to engage in business and engineering-related activities, build your employability skills and grow your professional networks and contacts.
There are 3 steps to pass the CPD unit:
- Step 1: complete a minimum of 420 hours of professional practice activities outside the classroom
- Step 2: create a written record detailing how the activities have helped you develop your employability skills
- Step 3:answer assessment questions reflecting on the key Engineers Australia Stage 1 competencies
For more details on how to complete CPD, you can also refer to these key CPD resources:
- CPD Quick Guide - video (7 mins)
- CPD overview guide - written (PDF, 0.53 MB)
- CPD checklist (PDF, 0.24 MB)
- CPD activity suggestions List
- How to use Student Futures for CPD - video (15 mins)
- How to use Student Futures for CPD - written (PDF, 2.3 MB)
- Sample letter for work experience providers (PDF, 0.14 MB)
- How to write STAR Reflections - video (5 mins)
Or navigate the website for all the details: