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Welcome to the NRCoP regulators professional development page. On this page you will find information related to The Professional Regulator program.
Partnership with ANU RegNet
The National Regulators Community of Practice (NRCoP) has partnered with the Australian National University’s (ANU) School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) to deliver a new professional development program for regulators. RegNet is a world-class academic centre renowned for its pioneering research and education on regulation and governance.
Prof Kate Henne,
RegNet, The Australian National University
“Our School is thrilled to partner with NRCoP and ANZSOG to deliver this new and important program. The regulatory profession has grown significantly in recent years, making it an exciting but also varied space. This unique curriculum focusses on strengthening regulatory competencies and supporting robust professional development, with the first offering providing foundational knowledge in the field.
RegNet colleagues have really enjoyed the opportunity to co-develop this meaningful learning opportunity. Working with NRCoP experts has enabled us to create and innovative program that harnesses valuable academic and professional insights for application in real-world contexts. I am excited to see how The Professional regulator will not only enrich NRCoP, ANZSOG and RegNet’s existing activities, but also enhance the capacity of regulators to think, learn and lead with integrity and wisdom”
Rose Webb,
Chair, NRCoP
Adam Fennessy,
ANZSOG
“I am excited to announce that the National Regulators Community of Practice has partnered with the Australian National University’s School of Regulation and Global Governance to deliver a new world class professional development program for regulators. It is a privilege to be working alongside ANU, a university known for its excellence in pioneering research on regulation and governance, in an area that is becoming increasingly more important given the current geo-political climate”.
“The NRCoP community is responding to a well identified need for such an initiative and I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the dedicated working groups that are so important to contributing to the dissemination of information that can only benefit and improve regulatory practices, not only across the nation but also throughout the wider Indo-Pacific region”
The Professional Regulator
The Professional Regulator provides professional development for regulators, regardless of regulatory sphere or jurisdiction, that results in a common foundation of current, modern regulatory practice, increasing the professionalism and capacity of regulators around Australia
The course is a practical six module online self-paced professional learning program. Participants will also have the unique opportunity to participate in a program of six seminars that will expand on the topics and themes explored in the six online modules.
The Professional Regulator: Extension
The Professional Regulator: Expert
The Professional Regulator: Leader
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The Professional Regulator: Foundation commences Feb 2023 for corporate members and July 2023 for all regulators |
After completing this module you will be able to:
- explain why contemporary regulation matters
- identify who regulates in contemporary Australia
- describe the major styles, tools and concepts of regulation in use in Australia today
- know the regulatory approaches used by your organisation
After completing this module you will be able to:
- understand the legal environment in which Australian regulators work
- identify and explain regulators’ authorising environment and the use of authorising tools, including licensing, permitting, accrediting and registering
- apply these practical insights to real-life examples in complex regulatory environments
After completing this module you will be able to:
- understand different explanations for, and approaches to compliance
- consider and analyse the variety of reasons that may lead to non-compliance
- identify a range of options and strategies in the regulator compliance toolkit
After completing this module you will be able to:
- understand the many ways information can inform regulatory best practice
- identify key strategies for effectively gathering and using information, including evidence-based strategies and regulatory intelligence
- reflect on how to effectively collect and utilise information to align and support regulatory objectives
After completing this module you will be able to:
- identify the different kinds of regulatory communication and their value for regulatory practice
- understand when and how to use specific regulatory communication strategies, including lessons from case studies of successes, mistakes and failures
- refer to examples for mapping and planning regulatory communication plans and stakeholder engagement
After completing this module you will be able to:
- reflect on the specific attributes and responsibilities of a professional regulator, considering them in relation to previous modules
- develop a broad appreciation of issues related to ethics and ethical decision-making for regulators
- comprehensively demonstrate foundational professional competencies, reflecting on essential elements of effective regulatory practice
Participants in The Professional Regulator will have access to a program of six seminars, run in conjunction with RegNet at the Australian National University. The seminars provide an opportunity for participants to learn with peers and will be facilitated by expert regulators. Seminars are run on a rotational basis and repeated three times a year so if one is missed there are opportunities to participate at a later date.
Why seminars?
The six seminars for this course are optional, but discussing new ideas and asking questions is the best way for participants to consolidate their knowledge – and to meet and learn from their regulator peers.
In principle, seminars can be completed at any time. However, the seminar content follows the online modules: Seminar 1 builds on Module 1; Seminar 2 on Module 2, and so on.
Each seminar is a 90-minute online session with a maximum of 25 people and can be booked directly through The Professional Regulator online platform.
Seminar topics
Seminar 1: Using our regulatory tools
How can we better understand and fully use the regulatory frameworks and tools available to us, generally and for particular regulatory domains?
Seminar 2: Frontline regulators and processes
Module 2 introduces licencing and authorising as fundamental regulatory activities. In this seminar we look at some of the challenges of authorization. Many ‘frontline’ regulatory functions are performed by people in a wide range of service delivery or compliance roles that not directly connected to regulatory policy. What are the challenges and potential for ‘connecting up’ all levels of a regulatory organisation?
Seminar 3: Understanding and achieving compliance
We hope for compliance, but we often encounter defiance or indifference.
How do we engage more fully with those who do not want to engage with us?
Seminar 4: Regulatory information and stakeholder engagement
How can we better use and share regulatory information? What are the challenges of doing so? What are the most effective strategies for using information to support engagement with regulated entities and stakeholders in our authorising environments?
Seminar 5: Regulatory communication
What is best practice for regulatory communication? How can it support building cooperation with regulated entities and stakeholders What are some of the challenges for communicating effectively as a regulator?
Seminar 6: Regulatory relationships, professionalism and ethics
Most regulators are not alone in the regulatory spaces in which they operate. How do we navigate regulatory relationships without being compromised or captured? How do we communicate with, cooperate and collaborate with other regulators and regulatory actors within a federation? What works in developing those relationships, and when do they come under pressure?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
View the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) here:
The Professional Regulator Stakeholder Engagement Kit
How to enrol
Enrolling and paying by credit card
You can complete your individual enrolment by following these steps:
Price: $650 + GST
1. Click on link
2. Confirm whether your organisation is a corporate member by finding your regulatory organisation on the Corporate Member list. You will also find a discount coupon which you can use at the checkout to get the discount rate for members.
3. Click ‘BUY’
4. Create an account (fill in your details here)
Click ‘SIGN UP’
5. Go to ‘COMPLETE YOUR PURCHASE’
(NRCoP corporate members insert your discount coupon at this stage) and insert your credit card details to finalise the purchase.
6. You will be able to view an order receipt immediately, and you will also receive a tax receipt direct to your email.
7. You can get started with the modules immediately. A new round of seminar dates will become available in the coming months.
Price: $1300 + GST
1. Click on link
2. Click the ‘BUY’ button and proceed straight to creating your account.
3. Click ‘BUY’
4. Create an account (fill in your details here)
Click ‘SIGN UP’
5. Go to ‘COMPLETE YOUR PURCHASE’ and insert your credit card details to finalise the purchase.
6. You will be able to view an order receipt immediately, and you will also receive a tax receipt direct to your email.
7. You can get started with the modules A new round of seminar dates will become available in the coming months.
Check your NRCoP Corporate Membership Status
To check your NRCoP Corporate Membership status or become a corporate member of the NRCoP, click here.
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Regular updates will also be provided via The Professional Regulator communications.