Claire Johnson Professional Development Manager

The Swiss Army Knife for Career Development The Versatility of the National Occupational Standards: Career Development

What are National Occupational Standards? National: apply to all four nations Occupational: define key functions someone should be able to carry out in an occupation Standards: statements of effective performance (Skills and Knowledge)

Versatility Many Uses and Many Users

NOS: CD Develop and apply understanding of theory and effective practice in career development Build and maintain relationships with individuals to ensure a client-centred approach to career development Support individuals to identify and explore their career development needs and aspirations Enable individuals to set appropriate goals and career development objectives Deliver individual and group development through career-related learning Enable individuals to use and apply information for career development Provide ongoing support to help individuals achieve their career goals and development objectives Help individuals evaluate their progress and achievement and plan for the future Lead and manage career development work in an organisation Improve services to individuals by collaborating with others Enable individuals to access referral opportunities Represent individuals’ needs to others Plan and design the service offer Promote the availability, value and effectiveness of the service offer Monitor, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the service offer Plan and undertake research on behalf of the service Reflect on, develop and maintain own skills and practice in career development

Employers across the Sector Organisation and Workforce Development Recruitment Performance Management/Staff Appraisal Talent Management Succession Planning Recognising achievement

Education and Training Providers Assessment and benchmarking Development and review of learning programmes Revision of QCG/D and QCF qualifications

Career Development Practitioners Self-assessment Planning CPD Professional Registration Providing career information, advice and guidance

The Profession and Career Development Institute Regulation of qualifications Identification of skills gaps and requirements for training provision Public recognition of competence Production/endorsement of CDI resources, courses and events Basis of the Career Development Sector Progression Pathway

Benefits of NOS:CD Flexibility Dependability Cost Effective Convenient Recognise achievement Improve performance Raise potential Increase productivity

How the CDI is using the NOS: CD CPD Resources area for members will be categorised by the NOS:CD and will cover: On-line resources Publications Webinar/Video/ Podcast/YouTube links Useful websites Link to the CDI Events page of the site Link to other relevant Conferences and Events Policy briefings of relevance to that area Networking events – real and virtual Communities of interest Effective Practice Case Studies Research Fact sheets Hot Topics

Why we need a Career Development Sector Progression Pathway To help: the public and employers understand what is offered by the different levels and types of role people working in the sector appreciate the variety of routes and roles available to them

Career Development Sector Progression Pathway Three Branches Career EducationCareer Guidance/DevelopmentCareer Coaching/Talent Management

Different Roles based on NOS First Contact Support Practitioner Specialist Practitioner Research/Technical Manager Senior Manager Specialist Role Role descriptions: based on NOS:CD and where appropriate, NOS: Leadership and Management functions Using the functions shows where the same ones are used in different roles = career mobility Level at which the role is carried out is determined by functions performed and qualification level

Additional Information Qualifications show how a person can progress through the Pathway and meet the qualification requirement for the UK Register Resources Pack under development to explain how employers can use the NOS:CD Link to the new Portico Job Board

UK Register of Career Development Professionals Register is the sector equivalent of Chartered Status Over 1000 Registrants Proof that you hold a QCF Level 6/ SCQF Level 11 or above qualification Adherence to the Code of Ethics 25 hours CPD requirement Use of the post nominal RCDP and logo to confirm and promote registered status.

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