What is the process?
An initial discussion with one of our
advisors to explain the process and discuss the CIPD Professional Development
Standards (PDS).
Preparation by the potential PAC candidate for a diagnostic
interview. Documents will need to be brought to the diagnostic
interview. These are:
- An up to date CV
- Job descriptions to cover the roles held for the past 5 years
- Organisation chart to show current and recent positions
- Complete the CIPD PAC application form
Diagnostic interview to:
- Confirm Specialist and Generalist Electives
- Identify potential sources of evidence and current (no more than 2 years ago) experience
- Agree topics for the Management Research Report
Once CIPD approves the registration candidates need to work with their adviser to:
- identify evidence to clearly demonstrate their competence and experience
- prepare for their assessment interview
- ensure that their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Plan and CPD Record meets CIPD requirements
- produce a work based Management Research Report that has been researched and academically referenced
Once candidates complete their evidence gathering and Management Research Report the assessor will arrange an assessment interview. During that interview the assessor will:
- ask the candidate to explain how the evidence identified meets the standards
- ensure that candidates have covered all the underpinning knowledge and understanding contained in the portfolio
- write a report on the assessment process
- discuss what will be required to upgrade to Chartered MCIPD or FCIPD.
- act as a sponsor for an upgrade
Internal verification now takes place.
This vital quality assurance role is not an end process - it happens throughout the candidates’ journey to graduate membership. The internal verifier:
- may meet candidates, observe parts of the advisory or assessment process and either telephone or eMail candidates to gather feedback
- audits the assessment process by reading the assessment report and checking the evidence produced
- completes an internal verification report and recommends that the completed assessment report is forwarded to CIPD
External verification is a CIPD process.
External verifiers are appointed by CIPD to quality assure
and monitor the work carried out by Cullen Scholefield. The external
verifier may:
- sample candidates’ evidence or Management Research Reports
- talk to candidates about the PAC programme
