| Principles |
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 Based on job profiles |
Role, personal and career development |
| Inclusive |
Real work based evidence |
| Easy access (online) |
Fully resourced, mapped learning materials |
| Simple assessment methodology |
Roll on/roll off |
| IST Quality assured |
2 years duration max. |
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| Rationale |
| Development based on job profiles enables In-role development as well as role to role development |
| Allows individuals to focus on development relevant to the role and future career development |
| By using key competencies we have measureable behaviours as a guide for development |
| More choice for the organisation and role holder |
| Provides a mechanism to keep pace for changes necessary for a changing role |
| Developing transferable skills that can apply to other technical roles |
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| Key Features |
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| On-line induction |
Personalised development activities |
| Programme development plan |
Work based project OR Dissertation |
| 16 role profiles |
CPD log |
| Evidence of competence against a role profile |
Underpinned by extensive learning resources |
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| Accreditation |
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| CPD log |
Work based project or dissertation |
| Evidence against key competencies |
40 hrs /year + 4 hours “Try something new” |
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| Certificate of Current Practice |
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| Every 2 years |
Up to date job description & CV |
| Personal development plan |
44 hours CPD |
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| Assessment |
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| Online |
Assessment discussion |
| Central IST assessment |
Local provision if required |
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| What Learners Get |
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| IST personal membership for 2 years |
Registration onto the programme |
| Agreed programme development plan |
2 interim reviews |
| Use of CPD VLE for 2 years |
Assessment |
| Certification |
Professional support through the network |
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| Cost |
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| £975 all inclusive to HEIs HEATED members |
£1,275 to non members |
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| Case Study |
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| We have a case study/example which you can download and view, which shows how the programme and CPD-VLE could operate - the document is in pdf format |
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| What Next? |
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If you are interested in the IST CPD Award for Technical Specialists please do not hesitate to contact us. Alternatively if you wish to register on the program please complete the online registration form.
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