A Qualification for the Future Presented by:- Kerry Macdermott Head of Revenue Services Pembrokeshire County Council Chair L.R.E Committee I.R.R.V

Drivers for Change Modernisation Consultation Work life balance Budgets Market place Management and competency based

Education Strategy 600 students progressing through qualification structure 90% are certificate or NVQ Distance learning material needs modernising New opportunities – M.o.J (Level 2) New opportunities - Customer Services

Qualifications and Membership Level Routes to membership currently being reviewed Possible membership structure :- –Level 2 qualification – Foundation membership -appropriate to licensing –Level 3 qualification – Technician membership –Level 4/5/6 qualification – Full professional membership

Critical Issues Entry Level – Foundation Based Subject Mix – Covering all disciplines Local Involvement National Involvement Cost Structure Transition Arrangements

Certificate Level Revenues pathway Benefits pathway Valuation pathway Valuation tribunal pathway

The Future Education Model NVQCERTIFICATEEXEMPTIONTECHNICIAN MBA Accredited Management Studies linked to C.M.I. Technical Studies (advanced) Integrative Studies Dissertation Viva Test of Professional Competency HONS DIP TEC OR CERT ONGOING CPD

Revenues Stream Law of Council Tax and NNDR Revenues Administration to include aspects of Accounting and Public Sector Finance Management in the Public and Private Sector Management Case Study

Benefits Stream Housing and Council Tax Benefit Law Housing and Council Tax Benefits Administration to include aspects of Accounting and Public Sector Finance Management in the Public and Private Sector Management Case Study

Valuation Stream Property, Construction and Economics Advanced Valuation Law of Property Management in the Public and Private Sector to include Professional Practice and Ethics

Valuation Tribunal Stream Property Law and Economics Law of Council Tax and NDR Valuation Theory and Practice Management in the Public and Private Sector

All Streams 1 centrally set assignment (candidates will choose an assignment appropriate to their area of work from a list set by the Institute) 1 assignment proposed by the candidate (candidates will submit assignment proposal for approval)

All Streams Assessment will take place by various means; examination, work-based projects and assignments, case studies and open- book tests. Details will be provided shortly.

Timetable New syllabus for certificate applies from current academic year Transitional protection until December 2010

Conversion Arrangements Current Level 1 All current subjects passed and:- Two circa 5k word assignments and the current level 3 management paper, awards I.R.R.V. (Dip) Current Level 2 All present subject matter i.e. 3 subjects and two assignments and level 3 management paper awards I.R.R.V. (Dip)

Conversion Arrangements Current Level 3 Pass all subject matter I.R.R.V. (Hons)

Existing Members Corporate members now I.R.R.V. (Hons) Opportunities for part qualified members

Designatory Letters I.R.R.V. (Dip) I.R.R.V. (Hons) F.I.R.R.V.

Benefits of Membership Occupationally competent staff Improved performance – quality of work Training is targeted and therefore cost effective The option to achieve a membership grade of IRRV (e.g. Tech IRRV) Progress to IRRV Full professional award

Benefits of Membership Progress to Corporate membership IRRV’s Continuous Professional Development Participate in the IRRV’s events

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