What happens if I can’t meet the continuing competence requirements?

Insufficient practice hours

If you have not completed 60 days or 450 hours of practice in the last three years, or last practised between three and five years ago, your application for an annual practising certificate will be individually considered and you may be issued with a practising certificate with a condition that you complete one of the following within six months: practice hours, a competency assessment, supervised practice or an orientation programme.

Insufficient professional development hours

If you have not completed 60 hours of professional development in the last three years, you may be issued with a practising certificate with a condition to complete the 60 hours of professional development within a stated time.

Have not met the Council's competencies for scope of practice

If you have not met the competencies, you may be issued with a practising certificate with a condition that you complete a competence assessment within a stated time. If there is an indication that you are practising below the required standard of competence, you may be required to undergo a competence review (click here for further information).