Typically, we will request evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) for your tutor, assessor or IQA team members annually. However, this may be increased due to the requirements set out by the regulators or sector skills councils who mandate the specific requirements for qualifications.
CPD evidence is normally tracked within a word document or spreadsheet and forms a type of grid, which details:
- the date the CPD activity took place
- the nature of the CPD activity/specific area
- the reason or purpose for the CPD activity
- learning outcomes
- how the learning is applied in role
- the number of hours the activity took
The document should outline an ongoing record of activities that have taken place to support in the development of skills and knowledge in specific areas. Some regulatory bodies or sector skills councils set out specific hours of CPD activity for tutors, assessors and IQA’s involved in the learner journey for the qualification. While our EQS team will ask for CPD at least annually, we do expect individuals to be aware of any specific requirements and ensure that these are met.