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AUA's NEW CPD FRAMEWORK

CPD Framework for Professional Services Staff

AUA has launched its new framework to support the continuous professional development of all professional services staff working in the sector. The project to develop the framework was jointly funded by AUA, HEFCE, LFHE and HEA.

 

 

Launch of CPD Framework April 2009

CPD Framework

We are pleaseed to present the continuous professional development framework to the sector, as the culmination of a highly collaborative two-year LGM project. The framework is a significant milestone in the development of our profession and we are certain it will be an important reference point into the future.

The framework was formally launched at the conference in Exeter at the beginning of April 2009. The implementation phase will follow, when several HEIs will pilot implementation of the various components of the framework. We will work closely with those institutions, and the insights gained during the pilot phase will enable the further enhancement of the on-line CPD resources and inform future CPD initiatives.

A summary of the CPD Framework has been circulated to all HEIs and to AUA members. A copy can be accessed here CPD Framework summary.

The final project report to HEFCE can be accessed here.

The Framework and supporting documentation

The full CPD framework document and supporting on-line resources can be accessed by following the links below.

CPD Framework This is the full framework document

Professional Behaviours This is the set of professional behaviours developed as part of the framework

Guidance notes for Professional Services Staff These notes are in the format of a resource pack for individual members of Professional Services Staff. They will be enhanced and refined in light of feedback during the pilot implementation phase.

Guidance notes for HEIs These notes are in the format of a resource pack for institutions. They will be enhanced and refined in light of feedback during the pilot implementation phase.

Templates for CPD documentation:

Explanatory notes These notes summarise the various templates offered within the framework and their intended use. The templates and fictitious completed examples can be accessed below.

PDP template

Record of CPD Activity template

CPD Summary Record template

Learning Log template

CPD Self Assessment template

Exemplar career pathways This is the starting point for the development of a resource bank of examples of Professional Services staff career pathways. If you would like to suggest examples to be added to this resource, please contact us.

Further information:

CPD Launch Event - AUA Conference

Details of regional launch events will be posted on this site in due course, together with details of institutions involved in the pilot implementation.

 

 

 

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