Continuous Professional Development

Aims: . To complete work not handed in for Unit 4, 8 and 10.. To make necessary amendments for failed work forUnits 4, 8 and 10.. Students will be able to explain what is meant bycontinuous professional development.. To create and justify a personal development plan.. Describe opportunities for training and developmentand explain the relevance of those choices

What is a professional?

. Punctual?

. Well dressed?

. Working long hours?

. Well mannered?

. Enthusiastic?

. Creative?

. BE KNOWLEDGEABLE…

Be Knowledgeable!

. Why is it important to be knowledgeable?

. How do we gain knowledge?

. Education

. Conferences

. Documentary

. Work experience

. Training days

TASKS

. Create a personal development plan.

. This must include a paragraph on continuous professional development – what is it? Why is it important?

. Include REAL examples of ways you could develop as a professional – actual courses, conferences, training days…