CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

CPD Definition “The Nautical Institute defines Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as the systematic maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge and skills, and the development of personal qualities necessary for execution of professional and technical duties throughout the individual's working life, at sea and ashore”. (adapted from Todd, summarised in Friedman and Woodhead 2008: p. 95, as amended Haughton).

CPD System Individual development Life long learning concept Facilitating the progression from seagoing career to pursuing a shore-based employment plan

What it does and what it does not do The CPD system records training, education & personal development It does not provide learning material

Why CPD? Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is about: Keeping yourself up-to-date Learning new skills and competencies in the fast changing world in which we live and work CPD is defined as the maintenance and improvement of knowledge, skills and competence throughout a professional’s working life. It is about maintaining and improving standards of competence and professionalism

Mandatory CPD Usually a requirement for Chartered status Measured in points or hours Minimum points criteria for given calendar period Input/attendance driven – often not measured against a competence.

Voluntary CPD Development of individual capability Generally driven by an individual’s need for career progression

Obligatory CPD In between voluntary and mandatory Members “obliged” to undertake CPD for the purposes of maintaining professional recognition

The NI CPD System Voluntary Supports different levels of entrants Structured lifelong learning

NI CPD system Web based Aimed at assisting and enabling individuals to make their own development decisions

CPD Wheel Courtesy of PARN

4 web portal elements Personal profile - records Career planning - research Professional development – planning and reflection Learning activity – CPD activities

CPD learning activity examples Mandatory study programmes Approved voluntary study, education or training programmes Research: Writing papers for and making presentations at workshops/seminars/conferences Verified attendance at workshops/seminars/conferences. Job exchange/secondment Job shadowing

Web System Provided by Aurion learning Password protected Accessible anywhere via the web Secure place for individuals to keep career details, qualifications, CV/resume

Career planning How many people actually plan their careers? How do they find out how to do develop? How many people are frustrated by lack of information with regard to career opportunities?

Career planning - Research Web page linkages to a range of employers, associations and recruiters Aims to provide information about maritime employment via profiles, web links and documents

Learning activity Record CPD activity by event Compile the CPD profile Data recorded in format that can be reproduced in a CV

Reflection “Closed loop” approach that encourages a structured approach to development Reduces wasted effort and avoids the risk of de-motivation

The future Gather feedback Develop research area Mentoring scheme

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)