Module Code: A6CPD2
Long Title Continuing Professional Development 2
Title Continuing Professional Development 2
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: JONATHAN BRITTAIN
Module Author: JONATHAN BRITTAIN
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Develop a comprehensive level of professional knowledge and skill appropriate to their role by taking responsibility for own learning;
LO2 Exercise autonomy in evaluating the requirements for their role compared to their current knowledge and skill, and propose targets for continuing professional development;
LO3 Exercise judgement in the identification of resources and support that will be necessary to achieve targets for continuing professional development;
LO4 Determine and agree Development Plans with their Line Manager / Mentor to achieve targets for continuing professional development
LO5 Take responsibility for the evaluation of progression toward, and achievement of, continuing professional development targets
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Co-requisite Modules
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Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Module Overview
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 Work-Based Portfolio to present the evidence. Learners will benefit from the support and guidance of a Work-Based 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 3 a CPD Plan is completed and agreed with them, or the Learner’s Line Manager as appropriate. At the end of semester 3 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 4, 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 4, 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.
Topics to be covered
Revisit The Value of Continuous Professional Development to you as an Apprentice ; Revisit Responsibility of Continuous Professional Development; Revisit The Value of Continuous Professional Development to your Organisation; Revisit 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-Based Portfolio
Assessment Breakdown%
Workplace Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Coursework
No End of Module Assessment
Workplace Assessment
Assessment Type: Portfolio % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
The assessment for this module will comprise the generation of a Work -Based Portfolio. The portfolio will be organised and evidenced by the Learner, with Mentor and Supervisor support and guidance. A range of varied evidence can be presented to show their continuous professional development and satisfy the learning outcomes. For example, in this instance CPD Plans, and CPD Records will form a part of the portfolio of evidence presented. The CPD Plan and CPD Record, together with accompanying evidence submitted to the learner’s Work-Based Portfolio will be assessed at the end of semester 3 (50%) and at the end of semester 4 (50%).
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Seminars A Work-Based Portfolio tutorial will be delivered each week of their attendance at college in the two academic years, for one hour. The aim of this tutorial is to guide, support, and monitor the progress of learners toward the achievement of their work-based modules. The tutorial is delivered by the learner’s assigned Academic Supervisor. In addition to advising and guiding the learner on CPD, the Academic Supervisor will monitor the completion of CPD Plans and Records 26 Every Week 26.00
Workbased learning 10 hours one-to-one. A minimum of one hour at the beginning of each semester will be provided by the Workplace Mentor / Line Manager to complete a CPD Plan. A minimum of one hour at the end of each semester will be provided by the Workplace Mentor / Line Manager to review the CPD Record 52 Every Week 52.00
Directed Learning Directed elearning 20 Every Week 20.00
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Academic Supervisor visits 2 Every Week 2.00
Independent Learning No Description 25 Every Week 25.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 100.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Friedman, A.L. (2012), Continuing Professional Development: Lifelong Learning of Millions, Routledge, Abingdon, UK..
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Megginson, D. and Whitaker, V. (2007), Continuing Professional Development, 2nd. McGraw Hill, UK..
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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