What are and how are “continuous development points” calculated for recertification?
This is yet to be finalized, however the system will be based on a point system, EG points awarded for every hour spent on a development activity during the five years. For example: Automatic recertification may require the chef to demonstrate they have 100 points accumulated during the five years. Points will be accepted for involvement in association activities, formal networking, participating in a cookery workshop or master class, attending an educational course, any other defined activity that adds value to the chef’s knowledge. The list is currently being developed and will continuously grow as activities are accepted. Existing certified chefs will drive the point’s expectation. This question will be put as a survey when the pool of certified chefs is large enough to return a valid outcome and ensure a realistic and achievable expectation. Agencies may also have different expectation and input into this decision and possibly different expectations based on level of certification.
