Initial Professional Development (IPD) Route to Chartered status
Initial Professional Development (IPD) Route to Chartered status Helen Peach- O’Malley Professional Development Team
Why become a Chartered member? IOSH is the Chartered body for health and safety professionals, how you can benefit: • Increase credibility within your organisation • Improve your ability to influence decision- makers • Work on an equal footing with other professionals • Increase your future employability
What is IPD? Initial Professional Development (IPD) is an assessment process that Graduate members need to go through in order to become a Chartered member. The aim is for you to demonstrate: - your competence - your knowledge - your skills - your experience There are two IPD assessment processes: - Electronic Skills Development portfolio – Practical assessment process - Electronic Open Assessment exam – Theory-based assessment process
Three main routes to Chartered status
IPD Process Electronic Skills Development portfolio • Evidence-based assessment process Skills Development Portfolio (SDP) • Produced online via MyIOSH – MyIPD CPD Audit • Choose seven criteria from the five elements • Evidence uploaded of work completed Peer Review Interview (PRI) electronically • Evidence can be no older than two years Chartered Membership (CMIOSH) • It takes two to three weeks for a criterion to be assessed
IPD Process Electronic Open Assessment exam • The exam runs nine times a year • It is open for 14 days • You have seven days to complete it Two parts to the exam: • Part A – 48 multiple-choice questions – three hours • Part B – two scenario-based questions, 700 words per question – seven days The exam results: • Part A – instant • Part B – 21 days
CPD audit • What happens next? • Why do we need to audit your CPD? Please ensure the following: • Development plan is being reviewed and updated every 6 months • Activities are added on a regular basis – at least 6 activities a year • Each activity added has clear reflective statements
Peer Review Interview (PRI) Final stages to becoming a Chartered member • Scheduled at various locations • Video conference option for overseas members • £80 fee for Grange; £95 for external venue • PowerPoint presentation – 10 minutes.
PRI Locations Peer Review Interview venues • Cardiff • Edinburgh • Glasgow • Leeds • Leicester – IOSH HQ • London • Manchester • Newcastle • Sheffield • Ireland (Dublin) • Middle East (Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Doha) • Hong Kong Video conference for all other countries
PRI Hints and tips • Provide presentation • Familiarise yourself with your IPD assessment • Ensure you know the four keys areas of the IOSH Code of conduct • Be aware of the importance of your CPD • Remember this is your interview: “I”, not “we” • Core questions are not available before the interview • No notes are permitted during the interview
Interview Day The Peer Review Interview • Interviewed by a panel of CMIOSH/CFIOSH volunteers • Interview lasts 45 – 60 minutes • Outcome within 21 days • If successful, transferred to CMIOSH • Arrive early – at least 20 minutes before start time • If unsuccessful, feedback is provided and re- interview MAY be required
How do I get started? Initial Professional Development • To register, call our customer service centre on +44 116 257 3198 • The cost to register is £160.00 • Two years to complete the assessment process (does not include CPD audit or PRI) • 24 hours to activate your IPD record • A welcome email sent within two hours • Guidance document available when you have registered
Any questions? Contact the Customer Service Centre: Call +44 116 257 3198 or email csc@iosh.com
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