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This module is a Work-based module, which will be delivered in the workplace. Learners will have responsibility for generating evidence that satisfies the Learning Outcomes, and the preparation of a Workplace Portfolio to present the evidence. Learners will benefit from the support and guidance of a Workplace Mentor who will be resident at their place of employment. This will enable ease of access to learning opportunities and make support available from the Mentor. In addition, Learners will be assigned an Academic Supervisor who will be a source of support and guidance, and will also monitor the progress of the Learner toward the achievement of Learning Outcomes for the Module. An Introduction to the nature, value and concept of Continuing Professional Development will be delivered to learners during the Portfolio Building Tutorials, together with an identification and explanation of documentation that is commonly used in CPD planning, and also CPD recording. Learners will understand what constitutes development, and the evidence that can be used to demonstrate their engagement with CPD. The Workplace Mentors will support the Learner in identifying and recognising opportunities for CPD, together with making available suitable time allocations for the discussion of CPD with themselves, or the Learner’s Line Manager as appropriate. The Workplace Mentor will be responsible for ensuring that at the start of semester 1 a CPD Plan is completed and agreed with them, or the Learner’s Line Manager as appropriate. At the end of semester 1 a CPD Record is to be completed that reflects on development and reviews the achievement toward the CPD Plan set. At the start of semester 2, the Learner will be employed in the IFS organisation for a minimum of 3 months and a new CPD Plan will be required. At the end of semester 2, again a CPD Record is to be completed that reflects on development and reviews the achievement toward the CPD Plan set. This process reflects the essence of continuous professional development. Evidence of CPD activities undertaken and achieved will be entered into the Work-based Portfolio. Continual monitoring of progress will be feature of Work-based Modules. The Academic Supervisor monitoring learner progress on a weekly basis, whilst the Work-based Mentor will formally monitor progress once a month, at a minimum

Introduction to Continuous Professional Development (CPD); The Value of Continuous Professional Development to you as an Apprentice; Responsibility of Continuous Professional Development; The Value of Continuous Professional Development to your Organisation; The CPD Cycle; The Development Plan Meeting: Preparation and Conduct; ; Continuous Professional Development Plans; Continuous Professional Development Records; Opportunities for Continuous Professional Development; Generating Evidence on CPD for the Work ; Work-Based Portfolio;