Training and Development Exemptions

Key Points

• Exemption applications must be in writing to the Chief Executive Officer
• Exemption applies to formal Qualifying hours only

Members may apply for a Training & Development exemption. If you are seeking exemption from the Training & Development requirements you must make a written application to the Chief Executive Officer, stating the grounds of your application and any special circumstances.

Exemption applies to formal Qualifying hours only, so technical reading must be maintained (to a maximum of 10 hours per year).

Examples of factors that justify an exemption include:

• extended leave from professional duties (e.g. parental or sabbatical leave); or
• a physical disability such that you are unable to engage in Training and Development activities, or that it would be unreasonable to require you to do so.

For more information see Regulation 7 in the Members’ Handbook.

Article last updated 20 May 2011