Section 2 Requirements All who are currently employed within the emergency planning and resilience field, or closely Associates, Members and Fellows, associated disciplines, are required to demonstrate that they have undertaken appropriate and sufficient CPD. The levels of membership that are not included in the scheme are: Students Retired Honorary Fellows Students are strongly advised to be aware of and understand the CPD scheme as any advancement of membership level will require participation. Students are encouraged to participate in the Scheme as good practice for their future employment. CPD Activities The Society has identified the following activities as contributing to the CPD process: courses, workshops, seminars, webinars or similar events, where active contributions/exchange of views are required. Conferences and exhibitions, or similar events, which promote understanding of new initiatives and change in organisations and the professional. Post qualification studies which are assessed and lead to some form of certification, i.e. diplomas, higher degrees and other professional qualifications. Personal which enhances knowledge, skills and understanding i.e. reading professional journals, learning new job skills, developing skills such as chairmanship and mentoring. Professional activities and meetings which broaden and develop the individual e. g. specialist group activities, incident response, group and committee meetings, producing articles, commentary and reviews. Disseminating knowledge: publishing papers and articles, addressing conferences and seminars and part time lecturing CPD Activities The Society has identified the following activities as contributing to the CPD process: Short courses, workshops, seminars, webinars or similar events, where active contributions/exchange of views are required. Conferences and exhibitions, or similar events, promote understanding of new initiatives and change in organisations and the profession. Post qualification studies which are assessed and lead to some form of certification, i.e. diplomas, higher degrees and other professional qualifications. Personal study which enhances knowledge, skills and understanding i.e. reading professional journals, learning new job skills, developing skills such as chairmanship and mentoring.
Section 2 Requirements All Associates, Members and Fellows, who are currently employed within the emergency planning and resilience field, or closely associated disciplines, are required to demonstrate that they have undertaken appropriate and sufficient CPD. The levels of membership that are not included in the scheme are: Students Retired Honorary Fellows Students are strongly advised to be aware of and understand the CPD scheme as any advancement of membership level will require participation. Students are encouraged to participate in the Scheme as good practice for their future employment. CPD Activities The Society has identified the following activities as contributing to the CPD process: courses, workshops, seminars, webinars or similar events, where active contributions/exchange of views are required. Conferences and exhibitions, or similar events, which promote understanding of new initiatives and change in organisations and the professional. Post qualification studies which are assessed and lead to some form of certification, i.e. diplomas, higher degrees and other professional qualifications. Personal which enhances knowledge, skills and understanding i.e. reading professional journals, learning new job skills, developing skills such as chairmanship and mentoring. Professional activities and meetings which broaden and develop the individual e. g. specialist group activities, incident response, group and committee meetings, producing articles, commentary and reviews. Disseminating knowledge: publishing papers and articles, addressing conferences and seminars and part time lecturing CPD Activities The Society has identified the following activities as contributing to the CPD process: Short courses, workshops, seminars, webinars or similar events, where active contributions/exchange of views are required. Conferences and exhibitions, or similar events, promote understanding of new initiatives and change in organisations and the profession. Post qualification studies which are assessed and lead to some form of certification, i.e. diplomas, higher degrees and other professional qualifications. Personal study which enhances knowledge, skills and understanding i.e. reading professional journals, learning new job skills, developing skills such as chairmanship and mentoring.
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