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

2. What is a professional?
. Punctual?
. Well dressed?
. Working long hours?
. Well mannered?
. Enthusiastic?
. Creative?
. BE KNOWLEDGEABLE…

3. Be Knowledgeable!
. Why is it important to be knowledgeable?
. How do we gain knowledge?
. Education
. Conferences
. Documentary
. Work experience
. Training days

4. 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…