Professional Development
The Certified Parks and Leisure Professional
The Certified Parks and Leisure Professional (CPLP) qualification is the Australian national benchmark for industry professionals. The qualification is based on your experience in the field and assessed by an international board of industry leaders who look at your knowledge, skills, and abilities in:
- Asset Management
- Landscape and Amenity Horticulture
- Operations and Maintenance
- Project Management
- Resource Management
- Business Acumen
- Supervision
- Interpretation and Education
- Public Health
- Leadership, and Recreation
Am I Eligible?
You will need a current Parks and Leisure Australia membership
AND
Have university degree in a relevant field
AND
Have two years of park and/or leisure work experience providing competency in at least three of the CPLP competencies.
OR
Five years of senior-level park and/or leisure management experience providing competency in at least four of the CPLP competencies.
OR
Five years of park or leisure management experience and completion of training as approved by Parks and Leisure Australia that sufficiently meets at least five CPLP competencies.
How to Apply
Re-Certification
CPLP is valid for three years from issue. In the three-year span, you must meet the following two criteria:
1. Maintain Parks and Leisure Australia membership
2. Complete 30 points of Continuing Professional Development
To achieve 30 points, refer to the CPD Point Allocation Table
About
We are currently in the process of bringing the administration of the CPLP in-house. If you wish you register your interest to be notified when available please contact Tara on the contact details below.
The certification is based on a candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities in Asset Management, Landscape and Amenity Horticulture, Operations and Maintenance, Project Management, Resource Management, Business Acumen, Supervision, Interpretation and Education, Public Health, Leadership, and Recreation.
You will be able to use the initials CPLP after your name which will highlight that you have achieved this industry recognised status.
Contact
For more information contact Tara McConkey, National Office, (08) 8332 0130 or admin@parksleisure.com.au