Continuing Professional Development

Advance your professional expertise and maintain your certification through our comprehensive CPD program

Why Choose IMSSA CPD?

Our program is designed to support your professional growth throughout your career

🎯

CPD Requirement

Mine surveyors must earn 20 CPD points each cycle of five (5) years to maintain professional status and registration.

📚

Multiple Categories

Points can be earned through formal learning, professional activities, and individual development.

✅

Easy Tracking

Our digital platform makes it simple to log activities and track your progress throughout the year.

Continuing Professional Development Overview

Why CPD Matters

The mining industry evolves rapidly with new technologies, regulations, and best practices. Continuing Professional Development ensures that mine surveyors maintain the highest standards of competency and stay current with industry developments.

IMSSA's CPD program helps members advance their careers, improve their skills, and contribute to the safety and efficiency of South Africa's mining operations.

Requirements

20 CPD Points must be earned each cycle of five (5) years across the different activity categories.

CPD Point Categories

CATEGORY	CREDITS	Maximum CREDITS	Description
Category 1 Developmental Activities:	1	1 (Max 2 Credits per Year)	10 HOURS ATTENDANCE
Category 2: Work Base Activities	1	1 (Max 2 Credits per Year)	40 Hours
Category 3: Individual Activities	1	Max of 1 per annum

Get Started with Your CPD Journey

📋

View Requirements

Understand the detailed CPD requirements and point allocation system

📊

Log CPD Points

Submit your CPD activities and track your annual progress

📅

Find CPD Events

Discover upcoming workshops, seminars, and conferences

🎓

Member Portal

Access your personal CPD dashboard and submission history

Important CPD Information

📅 Annual Cycle

A registered person must submit their CPD records in the prescribed format to the Council before the 1st of February at the end of their five-year cycle, for their registration to be renewed for the next cycle.

📄 Documentation

Keep detailed records of all CPD activities including certificates, attendance records, and evidence of participation. Upload supporting documents when submitting CPD points through our system.

✅ Approval Process

All submitted CPD activities are reviewed by IMSSA's CPD committee. You'll receive confirmation once your points are approved and added to your annual total.