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CPD Scheme

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators CPD Scheme

 

1. As a professional body, the Chartered Institute encourages its members – arbitrators, adjudicators and mediators, at all levels of membership to undertake continuing professional development. Although the scheme is only compulsory for Panel Members, it is hoped that all members will take advantage of and enjoy a programme of CPD. Members preparing for Panel Interviews and Interviews for Chartered Arbitrator may like to consider how appropriate CPD courses may assist.

 

2. It is widely accepted that CPD is an essential part of personal and professional development and of course that it is central to the provision of a quality service to the users of arbitration and ADR.

 

3. CPD is a commitment to lifelong learning and allows you to:

  • Keep your knowledge of the law up to date
  • Improve and update your current skills
  • Increase your awareness of the needs of the consumer
  • Keep up to date on changing market conditions
  • Keep up to date on the impact of government and EU policies
  • Learn new skills
  • Broaden your knowledge base
  • Meet professional colleagues

4. This CPD Scheme recognises that many of you are already required to undertake CPD by your primary professional body. However, it is vital that your knowledge and skills as arbitrators, adjudicators and mediators are not neglected. CPD can only enhance your activities and assist professional success. It is part of good professional practice and will foster greater public confidence in your work.

 

5. This scheme is only compulsory for Panel Members and the new scheme will be self certifying, relying on you to maintain a record of your activities. The Institute retains the right to call in your CPD returns at any time. If on request a Panel Member does not comply or is found not to have completed the necessary CPD, this will not lead to an automatic striking off from the Panel. However, it may be taken into account.

 

6. The Chartered Institute is committed to the continual

progression of our members and hope that the CPD Scheme will help engender a community of well-trained and skilled practitioners.

 

7. The next page provides the total number of CPD hours required as well as the activities that attract points. 8. The Professional Committee is responsible for the CPD Scheme and will provide guidance on any CPD matters. Please write to the Professional Development Manager should you require any such guidance.

 

Scheme

Members to achieve 60 points over 3 years, at least 30 of which should be directly relevant to the area(s) in which they receive appointments. This would apply equally to those Panel Members who are not FCIArb.

  Activity Points

1.

Time spent as an arbitrator, mediator, neutral or advocate in arbitration, mediation/ADR hearings including preliminary or interlocutory meetings or giving evidence as an expert at a hearing or in Court.

1 CPD point per hour – to a maximum of 10 points per year combined with the below.

2.

Documents only Awards, Adjudications and/or Expert Determinations

1 CPD point per hour – to a maximum of 10 points per year combined with the above

3.

Attendance at the Institutes and Branch Courses and Conferences, including lectures, seminars, workshops, surgeries and distance learning courses.

1 CPD point per hour excluding breaks – to a maximum of 20 points per year.

4.

Attendance at other courses and conferences, including lectures, seminars, workshops, surgeries and distance learning courses related to Arbitration, Adjudication, Mediation and related subjects.

1 CPD point per hour to a maximum of 10 points.

5.

Preparation and publication of an article relating to arbitration, ADR and other related topics and for a professional journal.

5 points for any published article, to a maximum of 10 points

6.

Preparation and publication of a book relating to arbitration, ADR and other related topics.

20 CPD points (pro- rata) for co-authorship.

7.

Lecturing and tutoring on dispute resolution and related subjects.

1 point per hour. No points for repeat lectures within 6 months, to a maximum of 10 points.

8.

Setting and marking Institute examinations and examinations for other bodies on dispute resolution to be approved by the Professional Committee

1 point per hour subject to a maximum of 10 points.

Status of this document

Council approved the policy principles in paragraphs 1 and 5 in September 2002. Council delegated the implementation of the policy to the Professional Committee, who prepared this document, which was approved by the Executive Board in January 2003.

 

 

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The Chartered Institute reserves the right to cancel or change the date, venue or content of programmes and the names of speakers, lecturers and tutors without prior notice.

 

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