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Continuing Professional Development: Guidance
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The Institutions CPD Policy
The Institution defines CPD as being the systematic
maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge and
skill and the development of personal qualities necessary for the
execution of professional and technical duties throughout the
practitioner's working life. Attaining a professional qualification isnot the end of the road, merely one stage in the process of
lifelong learning. Structural engineers need to change and
develop in order to remain competitive in an evolving industry.
To further this ethos the Council of the Institution, at its meeting
on 23 May 1996, approved the introduction of an additional Rule
of Conduct to clarify members' obligations to the profession in
respect of CPD:
It is the Institution's intention to ensure that its members remain
at the forefront in maintaining and developing their professional
competence for their own benefit and for that of society.
Members should also assist in furthering the formation and
professional development of other members and prospective
members of the profession.
The Benefits of CPD
Benefits to the individual
Maintaining and improving knowledge and abilities will lead
to enhanced work performance and confidence
Career prospects will be widened and improved
CPD focuses the individuals career development allowing
for specific targeting of areas of development
Individuals will be able to more readily react and adapt to a
changing profession and world
CPD records and annual returns demonstrate a
commitment to the profession and continued competence
In an increasingly litigious world, it makes obvious sense to
take precautions against possible legal action. It is not
beyond the realms of possibility to imagine an enterprisinglawyer in a courtroom capitalising on the lack of a CPD
accreditation in order to undermine or cast doubt on an
individuals professionalism. An easy way to potentially
mitigate against this eventuality is simply to ensure that your
CPD Return is approved
Although graduates are not requested to complete the
annual return, they are required to demonstrate a
commitment to CPD during their Professional Review
Interview and need to gain the support and signature of a
Fellow for their application to Chartered or Associate-Membership this can be easily achieved by attendance at
Branch evening meetings and seminars
CPD records are required when transferring to the grade of
Fellow.
Benefits to the employer
Better skilled and more efficient workforce
More adaptable staff
Employers supporting CPD can expect greater staff
retention and motivation
There may be a potential impact, through non-submission of
CPD, on P.I. Insurance and liability under CDM regulations.
Introduction
CPD is becoming progressively more important internationally and within an ever-growing number of professions. Structural
engineering is no different, and the highly competitive nature of the industry means that the maintenance and development of skills
and abilities is of fundamental importance if one is to preserve ones standing and advance ones career or practice.
Clients and employers increasingly expect engineers to undertake appropriate CPD on an on-going basis, and, although support may
be garnered from ones employer, the onus for development remains on the individual as the primary interface between the industry
and the general public. Working within such a high profile industry, and especially one so closely concerned with health, safety and
risk on a variety of levels, places a number of obligations on members of this Institution; not least amongst these is the duty to
maintain and extend their knowledge, expertise and experience.
REVIEW
Analysis/
Appraisal
DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITIES
ASSESSING
ACHIEVEMENT
THE CPDCYCLE
Evidence of
Competence
Gained
Profiles of
Competence &
Needs
Development
Plan
Development
Record
PLANNING
This model is derived from CPD Framework provided by EUSCCCIP European
project for the Use of Standards of Competence in CPD for Construction
Industry Practitioners, November 1997. The model has also been adopted by a
number of other organisations, including the Construction Industry Council
(CIC) and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Members of the Institution shall have a duty to update
and broaden their professional knowledge and skills on acontinuing basis
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CPD Activities
The Member activities section of the Return is split into four
sections. Members should complete all applicable sections;
Members should not feel compelled to enter information into an
area where they have no activities to report.
CPD is not just about attending courses there are many ways
of undertaking CPD. These include (but are in no way restricted
to):
1. Work-based learning:
teaching/mentoring of members and prospective
members
project specific research
IT skills development.
2. Self-directed study:
preparation and delivery of lectures
preparation of articles and refereed papers
reading of journals/technical papers
appropriate TV programmes
post-graduate study.
3. Courses/events/seminars:
Institution
in-house
external (for example, supplier-led seminars)
attendance at lectures, seminars or conferences.
4. Horizon broadening activities:
Institution work (e.g. Branch and Institution committees,
informal study groups, Part 3 examiner, interviews, etc)
community and public service involvement (e.g. school
governor, business and community involvement, etc).
Completing the Return
The Institution will accept forms from other
organisations
This means that if you have already completed a return for
another institution (for example, ICE, HKIE, IEAUST, IPENZ) or
prepared a professional development forward plan/record for
your employer or personal use you can simply submit a copy
of that document to the Institution as it is the content that is
important not the type of form. This is also the case where you
are required to submit a return as part of the legal requirements
of practicing in your locality. Consequently there is no need to
copy and paste information from one form to another. The only
thing we would ask is that your name, branch and membership
number are clearly indicated.
Give details wherever possible (including dates)
As far as possible members should avoid using vague,
unsubstantiated terms. Although those Professional
Development Panel members reviewing the forms are not asking
for reams of information, they will want to understand what CPD
has been undertaken and gain a flavour of the development of
the individual. As such, terms such as various seminars,
research related to numerous projects and so forth would notbe considered acceptable. This is not to say that the necessary
CPD remains unfulfilled, merely that, as the details have not been
included, it can not be appropriately gauged. Hence, wherever
possible, the member should indicate what the seminar was
about, or what research was undertaken. Again, this does not
require an exhaustive description, one simple line stating the title
of the course or the name of the paper read will usually be
sufficient.
Dont simply list work responsibilities ensure that the learning
you have undertaken is clearly stated
Members should always avoid simply listing their work
responsibilities. Similarly, it is not enough to give details of
projects worked on, unless they also state how they have
undertaken research/learning related to those projects.
The online facility
If members are having trouble remembering the CPD they have
done during the year, they may well find the online facility very
useful. Accessed via the My Area section, this web-based
resource allows members to enter details onto a Return at any
point during the year and save the information for future
reference. This means that, come submission time, members will
only need to update the form if necessary and click the
submit button. In addition, and at the request of several
members, we have introduced the ability to archive CPD
Returns. This will automatically occur when a member submits a
Return, and this archived Return will remain accessible to the
member should they wish to a previously submitted CPD Return.
Please note that as the online facility is contained within the
protected My Area section it is only possible to view andamend your own details.
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Example Returns
Poor Return Good Return
The Institution ofStructural EngineersPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ANNUAL RETURN 2005
Yes No
Assessors Use
Further Assessment
For guidance notes see reverse of form.
Please amend any incorrect information.
Surname: Forename(s):
Grade: Membership Number:
Branch/Division:
Job Description/Role (Optional):Please include organisation type,
.e.g. sole practitioner, partnership, etc
a) Members report as to CPD activities over the last 12 months: (PLEASE COMPLETE ALL APPLICABLE
SECTIONS. IF NECESSARY, PLEASE CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE SHEET)1. Work-based learning: incl. mentoring; research in relation to specific projects; development of organisational skills; etc
Talk to colleagues regularly regarding aspects of work
2. Self-directed study: incl. journals/technical publications; appropriate TV programmes; distance learning; post-grad study; etc
Bought a few technical books over the year
Read Institution magazine
3. Courses/events/seminars: including I nstitution; internal; external; etc.
Please state number attended: institution (IStructE/ICE/etc)2/other (e.g. in-house, supplier-led, etc)3
Attended some in-house and external seminars/courses
4. Horizon broadening activities: including Institution work; community/public service involvement; etc
b) Members intentions for Professional Development during the next 12 months:....
...
.......
Signed: Dated:.....Please return by 31 March 2006 to The Institution of Structural Engineers, 11 Upper Belgrave Street, London SW1X 8BH, UK.Non-return of this form will preclude members from benefiting from the CPD annotation in the Yearbook and the MembersDirectory on the web site. Supplementary information may be attached to this form. (Please use staples and NOT paperclips.)
The Institution ofStructural EngineersPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ANNUAL RETURN 2005
Yes No
Assessors Use
Further Assessment
For guidance notes see reverse of form.
Please amend any incorrect information.
Surname: Forename(s):
Grade: Membership Number:
Branch/Division:
Job Description/Role (Optional):Please include organisation type,
.e.g. sole practitioner, partnership, etc
a) Members report as to CPD activities over the last 12 months: (PLEASE COMPLETE ALL APPLICABLE
SECTIONS. IF NECESSARY, PLEASE CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE SHEET)1. Work-based learning: incl. mentoring; research in relation to specific projects; development of organisational skills; etc
Training Officer for East Lancs office ongoing
Amongst other things, discussions with colleagues regarding bridge and culvert inspection, fire engineering, and resin
injection techniques to deal with subsidence
2. Self-directed study: incl. journals/technical publications; appropriate TV programmes; distance learning; post-grad study; etc
Journals (read throughout the year): The Structual Engineer
New Civil Engineer
Other reading:
Suitability testing of materials to absorb lateral stresses behind integral bridge abutments. CARDER, D. R. and
others, 2002;
Bridge decks: cathodic protection. Crowthorne, Berkshire: Transport and Road Research Laboratory, KENDELL, K.
and LEWIS, D. A, 1984;
Proceedings of the 3rd international conference on current and future trends in bridge design, construction and
maintenance held in Shanghai, China 29 September-1stOctober, 2003, ICE China, BARR, B. I. G. and others,eds., 2003
3. Courses/events/seminars: including Institution; internal; external; etc.
Please state number attended: institution (IStructE/ICE/etc)3/other (e.g. in-house, supplier-led, etc)4
Institution:
1. The New Wembley Stadium 10th June 2005 (IStructE London)2. Key Elements of the New CDM Regulations: what the industry needs to move forward Speaker: John Carpenter,
SCOSS. 28th September 2005 (Local Branch)
3. Design and Construction of Marine Way Bridge, Southport Speaker: David Slater, Babtie. 8th December 2005(Local Branch)
Other:
1. Behaviour of Soil Pressure and Interactions 12th January 20052. Strengthening Techniques for Masonary Arch Bridges 1st March 20053. Health and Safety (refresher course) 15th September 20054. In-house Quality Awareness Meeting 26th November 20054. Horizon broadening activities: including Institution work; community/public service involvement; etc
Professional Review Interviewer for IStructE
Member of Parish Council and Parent-Teacher Association
b) Members intentions for Professional Development during the next 12 months:1. Potential to develop amanagement role over coming years so will attend course/seminar on management and discuss with colleagues; 2.
Further research into the development of steel bridges in the US (personal interest); 3. Develop knowledge of
contracts and markets.
Signed: Dated:.....Please return by 31 March 2006 to The Institution of Structural Engineers, 11 Upper Belgrave Street, London SW1X 8BH, UK.Non-return of this form will preclude members from benefiting from the CPD annotation in the Yearbook and the MembersDirectory on the web site. Supplementary information may be attached to this f orm. (Please use staples and NOT paperclips.)
Consulting Engineer for The Large Bridge Company (approx. 50 employees)
The Institution of Structural Engineers
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