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).

• Individual development • Life long learning concept• Facilitating the progression

from seagoing career to pursuing a shore-based employment plan

CPD System

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 WheelCourtesy 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?

• Web page linkages to a range of employers, associations and recruiters

• Aims to provide information about maritime employment via profiles, web links and documents

Career planning - Research

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)