A candidate introduction to the 9200 Level 5 17th April 2018 (11.00am – 1.00pm)
Before we begin We are recording Questions Background This will be used for PRA We have a dedicated Q&A To help us to keep the candidates to access in the section; you can write any burning background sound to a future. questions in the message pane minimum we’ll need to mute and we will try to respond. attendees until the Q&A portion. An Introduction to the 9200 Level 5 Professional Recognition Awards
What we will cover today ○ ○ Why we are launching PRA Completing the qualification ○ ○ The role of your City & Guilds Centre Support and resources ○ ○ The process Who will be involved ○ ○ Digital credentials Questions ○ What the PRA standards contain An Introduction to the 9200 Level 5 Professional Recognition Awards
Well done for getting this far! Key dates for your diary: You will have the opportunity to work towards your Level 5 PRA, between 20th April 2018 - 1st July 2018 An Introduction to the 9200 Level 5 Professional Recognition Awards
Your journey starts here 20th 1st Task 1 and 2 deadline APRIL JULY 13th MAY Launch and Deadline registration An Introduction to the 9200 Level 5 Professional Recognition Awards
You are working towards a qualification at Level 5. Commitment to Communication professional and Information standards Management Each Level (4-7) has 6 core standards which you need to demonstrate that you have Managing met in your evidence. customer Leadership participation and expectation Professional Working with Development others
Your Skills Scan ● You completed a PRA Skill Scan as part of the application process to join the pilot. ● You can revisit your responses and use them as an aide memoire when answering each of the Tasks on the badge. ● The content of you Skill Scan will be passed to your assessor as part of their preparation for working with you. 8
Standard 1 Commitment to Professional Standards 1.1 Monitor compliance of self and others with professional standards and propose areas for improvement 1.2 Develop and implement measures for reducing the risk of non-compliance of professional standards within own area of responsibility 1.3 Make informed judgements to manage a situation where there may have been a breach of professional standards 1.4 Develop strategies that promote relevant professional standards in own area of responsibility which fosters a culture of continuous improvement 9
Standard 1 Task Two Standard 1.1 Which professional standards are used in your organisation? Assess how well they are monitored to ensure compliance and propose ways of improving this. Standard 1.2 Describe how you have developed or implemented measures to reduce the risk of non-compliance and developed best practice (e.g. through risk assessments, complaints logs, staff meetings etc). Standard 1.3 Describe how you’ve managed a situation where someone has not complied with the organisation’s standards. In your response explain: • how the non-compliance was discovered • what you did • what you put in place to ensure it does not recur Standard 1.4 Describe how you’ve championed professional standards in your organisation. This could be by being a role model, or by leading initiatives such as staff training or monitoring practice. Add your evidence for Standard 1: Upload evidence that supports your responses - this could include emails, minutes of meetings, policies, procedures, working documents, a copy of professional standards or a code of practice, or statements from colleagues who can confirm that what you did met the requirements. An Introduction to Standard One | Professional Recognition Awards
On successful completion of assessment you will receive: A paper certificate And a digital credential
Digital credentials provide Secure and verifiable recognition Links to your evidence An easy way to share your achievements An Introduction to the 9200 Level 5 Professional Recognition Awards
Working towards your qualification Step 1 Step 3 Think about a piece of work, project Review the tasks and produce a series of or an initiative you have completed short reflective accounts explaining how that best demonstrates the core you have met the standards in a format standards. that best suits you. Step 2 Step 4 Gather all of your related Ask a witness to submit statements documentation that demonstrates confirming the work you did met the what you did. required standards.
What should A candidate A CV and a Documents your declaration form – description /media examples confirming of your role in related work you evidence authenticity the work/initiative have chosen contain? Witness Assessment Reflective Statement(s) feedback, accounts of how from colleagues assessment you have met the or managers decision, sign off standards documents
What assessors will be looking for in your evidence Quality examples, Clear descriptions A reflective style in Examples of how rather than a large of what you did your account you have met all quantity of text regardless of format the standards An Introduction to the 9200 Level 5 Professional Recognition Awards
Why is reflective approach important? ‘It is not sufficient to have an experience in order to learn. Without reflecting on this experience it may quickly be forgotten, or its learning potential lost.’ (Gibbs, 1988, p9) An Introduction to the 9200 Level 5 Professional Recognition Awards
Top tips when planning Building a quality example Does this example clearly explain what you did? When and where? How did you carry out the project? How would you change your approach in the future?
The assessment platform Upload evidence / Receive assessor different media types feedback openbadgeacademy.com Receive peer Access support resources endorsements - after assessment An Introduction to the 9200 Level 5 Professional Recognition Awards
Starts Friday 20th April 2018 Follow the link in your email Login and purchase the badge Create your account Await outcome and share your awarded badge Upload files and submit your evidence for review
Add evidence on the go Mobile friendly experience, across all devices Capture and upload your evidence wherever you are 20
Supporting you through your qualification YOUR ASSESSOR INTERNAL QUALITY ASSESSOR (IQA) Is available to help you via Monitor your assessor’s work PRAsupport@cityandguilds.com Resolve any disputes, complaints or appeals Provide feedback at your interim Decide when the assessment process is assessment complete and all requirements are met Assess your evidence against the PRA Agree that the digital credential can be standards awarded Keep assessment records An Introduction to the 9200 Level 5 Professional Recognition Awards
Support resources available for you openbadgeacademy.com/pradefinitions ○ A recording of this session and the slides ○ 6 on demand short videos about the PRA standards ○ Guidance materials ○ Third party resources ○ Glossary of terms
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Next step? Look out for your invitation email to join the assessment platform on Friday 20th April Thank you
Get in touch with us We’re here to help 9:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday Assessment Support PRAsupport@cityandguilds.com Platform Support support@openbadgeacademy.com
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