General Instructions for Recertification
The Application for Recertification document is broken into 3 parts.
PART 1: Information and Policies related to Recertification
PART 2: Application for Recertification
To submit your Application for Recertification please complete the following steps:
STEP 1: Read the Recertification Requirements and CEC Guidelines document
STEP 2: Complete
 Application for Recertification Form
 Payment Form
 Sign the Statement of Understanding
STEP 3: To Submit, either:
1. (Preferred) Send by email as PDF to Registrar@bccda.org. (You then DO NOT need to mail your
application into BCCDA). Save your Application for Recertification form and scan your signed
Statement of Understanding and completed Payment Form.
2. Print the documents and complete by hand (please print), and mail the documents to the BCCDA.
Checklist and Instructions for Submitting Application for Recertification
Here is what should be included in your PDF document and emailed to the BCCDA
Registrar before the expiry of your certification:
 Part 2 – Application for Certification form – completed in full (starting on Page 6).
 When completing the form, delete Part 1 from the document before saving.
This is information for you to retain, we don’t need it sent back to us.
 Save your Word document as a PDF for emailing.
Here is what needs to be printed and mailed to the BCCDA office before the expiry
of your certification:
 The Recertification Statement of Understanding
 The CCDP Recertification Payment Form
Send your documents and non-refundable payment to:
Registrar’s Office
BC Career Development Association
Suite 728 - 510 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1L8
PART 1
INFORMATION AND POLICIES RELATED TO RECERTIFICATION
Here is what you need to retain for one year after submitting your application for
Recertification:
 Professional Association Membership - Proof of individual membership in good standing in
a BCCDA recognized professional association for the entire certification period.
 A full copy of the CCDP Application for Recertification form that was submitted to BCCDA.
 Evidence of all of the CE credits that you claimed when you completed your Log. (see p.5 for list
of accepted evidence/documents)
If you have questions about your Application for Recertification, please email
Registrar@bccda.org.
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PART 1
INFORMATION AND POLICIES RELATED TO RECERTIFICATION
How to Maintain Certification
To maintain certification, the CCDP is required to:
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Obtain a minimum of 100 CE credits addressing a minimum of three (3) categories of
the six (6) continuing education (CE) categories during their certification period.
Continuing Education Credits will only be awarded for activities completed during
the certification period and that can be shown to relate to work related
skills/abilities/knowledge.
NOTE:
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Ensure that each continuing credit activity addresses one or more of the Canadian
Standards and Guidelines for Career Development Practitioners competencies. In total,
an application must address at least 2 Core and 2 Areas of Specialization from the
Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Career Development Practitioners.
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Have been an individual member in good standing in the BCCDA or BCCDA
recognized professional association throughout their certification period.
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Submit your Application for Recertification on or before the expiry date of your
current certification period.
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Applications are to be submitted by EMAIL as a PDF document. (Print and mail if
necessary, but emailed saved/scanned documents preferred)
Applications should be sent in no more than 60 days prior to the expiry of current
certification.
Submission prior to your expiry date does not change your original certification period.
You DO NOT need to mail this application form into BCCDA.
You must retain your supporting documentation proving the Continuing Education activities
you are claiming for one year after your submission. (You will not submit these with your
application but will keep them for possible audit at a later date)
Audit
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The Certification Review Committee will randomly select CCDP Applications for
Recertification to verify documentation for continuing education credits/activities
claimed as part of the application.
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The BCCDA Registrar will email the candidate informing them they have been
randomly selected for audit, and backup documentation will be required to support their
recertification process.
 Audited candidates must submit documents (hard or electronic copy) verifying Continuing
Education activities within the timeframes specified by the Audit Committee.
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PART 1
INFORMATION AND POLICIES RELATED TO RECERTIFICATION
Revoking Certification
A CCDP could have their certification revoked in a few ways:
1. Not Filing an Application for Recertification
If a CCDP does not submit an application for recertification by the required date, the
Registrar’s office will issue notice to the individual indicating that their certification will
be revoked in 30 days. A CCDP who does not submit the Application for Recertification
within the time prescribed in the notice will be removed from the active certification
database and will no longer be considered CCDP certified.
2. Being denied recertification by the Certification Review Committee
A CCDP may be denied recertification after a review of their Application for
Recertification. This could happen due to an insufficient number of credits being
deemed eligible by the Committee. If this occurs, the Committee will communicate with
the CCDP within 30 days of the decision by the Committee. The CCDP has the right to
appeal the decision to the Appeals Committee.
3. Failing to maintain an up-to-date individual membership in the BCCDA or an
association recognized by the BCCDA throughout the certification period. (They
are connected - being certified means being a member of a career development
association and fulfilling on-going certification requirements & activities)
4. By engaging in activities that are against the Code of Ethics of the BCCDA or the
profession such as:
 Being proven to have breached the Code of Ethics of my professional association and those
of the BCCDA
 Being convicted of a criminal offence
 Being proven to have performed actions or inactions that cause or can be seen to cause
harm to the profession
 Providing false or misleading information
Appeals to Revoking of Certification
Applicants dissatisfied with a decision of the Certification Review Committee may appeal
that decision to the Appeals Committee in writing to the Registrar within 60 days of
issuance of the Certification Review Committee decision. Appellants are required to pay a
non-refundable fee of $50 + HST to cover the administrative costs of their appeal.
Applicants wishing to launch an appeal should contact the Registrar for more information
about the appeal process.
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PART 1
INFORMATION AND POLICIES RELATED TO RECERTIFICATION
Reference Guide for Continuing Education (CE) Credits
To be eligible for recertification, you must obtain a minimum of 100 CE credits addressing
a minimum of three (3) categories of the six (6) continuing education (CE) categories
during your certification period. Each professional development activity must address one
or more of the Canadian Standards and Guidelines competencies.
 The following categories are suitable for claiming Continuing Education Credits:
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Career Development & Related Conferences
Association and membership involvement
Research and development in career development
Continuing formal education in career development and related areas
Informal professional learning activities
Training days, workshops, lectures, seminars, and webinars
 For each activity please list:
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Type of activity/category
Number of CEC’s claimed
Quantity of the activity (i.e. number of hours, number of meetings)
Content of the activity or topic
Name of the agency or institution that delivered the professional development activity
 Date(s) the applicant attended and/or completed the professional development activity
 Which standards and guidelines competencies does this support?
Examples of accepted documentation include, but are not limited to:
 Receipts
 Certificates of attendance
 Transcripts
 Conference agendas
 Programs
 Course outlines
 Notes taken at conferences / workshops, summary or notes written by the CCDP about
books/articles read
 Clippings of CCDP published articles and letters of support and/or reference.
 The Certification Review Committee reserves the right to request that the applicant
provide detailed documents to substantiate the information recorded on the Application
for Certification forms.
 Please keep your substantiating documentation for one year after submission.
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PART 2
APPLICATION FOR RECERTIFICATION
Application for Recertification
This Application for Recertification is to be submitted to BCCDA by the expiry of your current
Certification period. You can add additional pages to this form as necessary.
SECTION 1: PERSONAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Last Name:
First Name:
Previous Name (if applicable):
Home Address:
City/Province:
Postal Code: ___
Email Address:
Phone:
(w)
(h)
(c)
It is the responsibility of CCDPs to promptly submit and keep current their contact
information to the BCCDA including change of name, address, e-mail and phone number.
NOTE:
CCDP Certification Number:
Certification Date:
Expiration Date:
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PART 2
APPLICATION FOR RECERTIFICATION
SECTION 2 – PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP
During my certification period, I have been an individual (voting) member in good standing
with...
Please be sure to indicate which membership will cover you beyond your recertification date.
Professional Association
Membership #
Membership
Expiry Date or
Period
Covered
Type of Proof of
Membership
Available Upon
Request
Proof of membership can include a copy of membership card, confirmation letter,
receipt or on-line registration confirmation but it must state the applicant’s name and a
membership expiry date. This is to be available in case of audit of your Application for
Recertification.
NOTE:
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PART 2
APPLICATION FOR RECERTIFICATION
Recertification Continuing Education Credit Claim Summary
for CCDP certifications granted up to February 28, 2011
Name:
CCDP Certification Number:
Certification Date:
Expiration Date:
STEP 1
Indicate the number of CE credits you are claiming per year per category. You must
cbc rdio cbcindicate a total of at least 100 hours of CE credits to be eligible for
recertification.
Category
Year
1
Year
2
Year
3
Year
4
Year
5
Total
Credits
Career Development Conferences
Association and Membership Involvement
Research & Development in Career
Development
Formal Education in related areas
Informal Learning Activities
Training days, workshops, lectures,
seminars, and webinars
TOTAL CREDITS CLAIMED
STEP 2
Indicate the Competency areas that your CE credits address. You must address at
least 2 Core Competencies and 2 Areas of Specialisation through your CE credits to
be eligible for recertification.
Above claimed credit hours addressed learning in the following competency areas from the
Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Career Development Practitioners:
Area(s) of your competency developed by this activity: (put an X beside all that apply)
C.1 Professional Behaviour
S.2 Facilitated/Individual Group Learning
C.2 Interpersonal Competence
S.3 Career Counselling
C.3 Career Development Knowledge
S.4 Information/Resource Management
C.4 Needs Assessment and Referral
S.5 Work Development
S.1 Assessment
S.6 Community Capacity Building
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PART 2
APPLICATION FOR RECERTIFICATION
Recertification Continuing Education Credit Claim Summary
for CCDP certifications and recertifications granted on or after March 1, 2011
Name:
CCDP Certification Number:
Certification Date:
Expiration Date:
STEP 1
Indicate the number of CE credits you are claiming per year per activity. You must
indicate a total of at least 100 hours of CE credits to be eligible for recertification.
You may claim more than 100 CEC’s if you are unsure whether some activities are
not considered relevant.
Category
Year
1
Year
2
Year
3
Total
Credits
Career Development Conferences
Association and Membership Involvement
Research & Development in Career Development
Formal Education in related areas
Informal Learning Activities
Training days, workshops, lectures, seminars, and
webinars
TOTAL CREDITS CLAIMED
STEP 2
Indicate the Competency areas that your CE credits address. You must address at
least 2 Core Competencies and 2 Areas of Specialisation through your CE credits to
be eligible for recertification.
Above claimed credit hours addressed learning in the following competency areas from the
Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Career Development Practitioners:
Area(s) of your competency developed by this activity: (put an X beside all that apply)
C.1 Professional Behaviour
S.2 Facilitated/Individual Group Learning
C.2 Interpersonal Competence
S.3 Career Counselling
C.3 Career Development Knowledge
S.4 Information/Resource Management
C.4 Needs Assessment and Referral
S.5 Work Development
S.1 Assessment
S.6 Community Capacity Building
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PART 3
FORMS FOR SUBMISSION BY MAIL
Statement of Understanding
I certify that all information provided in this Application for Recertification is accurate and
complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information will
result in immediate withdrawal of my credential. I understand that the BC Career
Development Association (BCCDA) has the right to confirm or validate any information
submitted as part of the application.
I understand my credential may be revoked if I:
 am proven to have breached the Code of Ethics of my professional association
and those of the BCCDA
 am convicted of a criminal offence
 am proven to have performed actions or inactions that cause or can be seen to
cause harm to the profession
 provide false or misleading information
 fail to maintain an up-to-date individual membership in an Association recognized
by the BCCDA
I have read the Canadian Standards and Guidelines Code of Ethics and agree to abide by
these standards while providing career development services.
If I am granted this recertification by the BC Career Development Association (BCCDA), I
may advertise said credential (CCDP) to promote my work, but this by no means holds
the BCCDA liable for my work. I hereby release the BCCDA from any and all liability
and/or claim that may arise from my work.
I understand that all material submitted with my application becomes the property of the
BC Career Development Association upon receipt and that neither originals nor
photocopies will be returned to me. I understand that all material submitted in this
application and any discussions related to this application are governed by the BC Career
Development Association Privacy Policy.
Print Name
Date
Signature
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PART 3
FORMS FOR SUBMISSION BY MAIL
CCDP Recertification Payment Form
Complete the following information to pay your CCDP recertification fees. Please view our
privacy policy at www.bccda.org/privacy.cfm for more information.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Name:
Mailing Address:
City:
Postal Code:
Province:
Telephone:
E-Mail Address:
TYPE OF CCDP FEE ASSOCIATED
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Standard Renewal of Certification Fee ($150 + $18 HST = $168)
And if needed to join/renew:
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BCCDA Membership ($100 + $12 HST = $112)
PAYMENT OPTIONS
To pay by cheque: Attach cheque and this form to your Statement of Understanding Form
and mail to:
Registrar
BC Career Development Association
728 – 510 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1L8
To pay by Credit Card: PLEASE CIRCLE THE CREDIT CARD TYPE:
Visa
MasterCard
Amex
Name of Cardholder: _____________________________________________________
Card Number: ___________________________________________________________
Expiry Date: _____________________________________________________________
I authorize payment on the above mentioned credit card information.
________________________________________________________________________
Signature
Date
Please print and attach this form to your Recertification Statement of Understanding.
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PART 3
CEC Category
Career
Development
Conferences
FORMS FOR SUBMISSION BY MAIL
Professional Development
Activity & Date(s)
Competencies Developed
(put an X beside all that apply)
Year 1
Credits
Year 2
Credits
Year 3
Credits
Year 4
Credits
Year 5
Credits
Total
Credits
C.1 Professional Behaviour
C.2 Interpersonal Competence
C.3 Career Development
Knowledge
C.4 Needs Assessment and
Referral
S.1 Assessment
C.1 Professional Behaviour
C.2 Interpersonal Competence
C.3 Career Development
Knowledge
C.4 Needs Assessment and
Referral
S.1 Assessment
Association &
Membership
Involvement
C.1 Professional Behaviour
C.2 Interpersonal Competence
C.3 Career Development
Knowledge
C.4 Needs Assessment and
Referral
S.1 Assessment
C.1 Professional Behaviour
C.2 Interpersonal Competence
C.3 Career Development
Knowledge
C.4 Needs Assessment and
Referral
S.1 Assessment
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PART 3
CEC Category
Research &
Development
in Career
Development
FORMS FOR SUBMISSION BY MAIL
Professional Development
Activity & Date(s)
Competencies Developed
(put an X beside all that apply)
Year 1
Credits
Year 2
Credits
Year 3
Credits
Year 4
Credits
Year 5
Credits
Total
Credits
C.1 Professional Behaviour
C.2 Interpersonal Competence
C.3 Career Development
Knowledge
C.4 Needs Assessment and
Referral
S.1 Assessment
C.1 Professional Behaviour
C.2 Interpersonal Competence
C.3 Career Development
Knowledge
C.4 Needs Assessment and
Referral
S.1 Assessment
Continuing
Formal
Education
in Career
Development
C.1 Professional Behaviour
C.2 Interpersonal Competence
C.3 Career Development
Knowledge
C.4 Needs Assessment and
Referral
S.1 Assessment
C.1 Professional Behaviour
C.2 Interpersonal Competence
C.3 Career Development
Knowledge
C.4 Needs Assessment and
Referral
S.1 Assessment
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PART 3
CEC
Category
Informal
Learning
Activities
FORMS FOR SUBMISSION BY MAIL
Professional Development
Activity and Date(s)
Competencies Developed
(put an X beside all that apply)
Year 1
Credits
Year 2
Credits
Year 3
Credits
Year 4
Credits
Year 5
Credits
Total
Credits
C.1 Professional Behaviour
C.2 Interpersonal Competence
C.3 Career Development
Knowledge
C.4 Needs Assessment and
Referral
S.1 Assessment
C.1 Professional Behaviour
C.2 Interpersonal Competence
C.3 Career Development
Knowledge
C.4 Needs Assessment and
Referral
S.1 Assessment
Training
Days,
Workshops,
Lectures &
Seminars
C.1 Professional Behaviour
C.2 Interpersonal Competence
C.3 Career Development
Knowledge
C.4 Needs Assessment and
Referral
S.1 Assessment
C.1 Professional Behaviour
C.2 Interpersonal Competence
C.3 Career Development
Knowledge
C.4 Needs Assessment and
Referral
S.1 Assessment
Total CEC
Hours
Required = 100
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