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CIPD Qualifications Review Debbie John Head of Endorsement and Frameworks Autumn 2013. Context for review. Scope of review. Qualification architecture – levels, titles, use of Award, Certificate and Diploma at each level Purpose of each qualification Structure and content of qualifications
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CIPD Qualifications Review Debbie John Head of Endorsement and Frameworks Autumn 2013
Scope of review • Qualification architecture – levels, titles, use of Award, Certificate and Diploma at each level • Purpose of each qualification • Structure and content of qualifications • Assessment strategy • Business rules for accrediting university awarded qualifications • NB: refresh not complete rewrite!
Government policy on adult vocational education Richards and Whitehead reviews in England: • Greater employer involvement • Clear purpose for VQs – initial entry or CPD • Less bureaucracy – high level occupational standards, level and credit value to remain, rest of QCF unit format optional • Local tailoring of content • External control of assessment and grading (end of programme assessment for Apprenticeships with synoptic assessment component)
CIPD’s strategic priorities • Increasing impact and voice • Broadening our reach and relevance – particular focus on L&D professionals, SMEs and consultants • CIPD as your career partner – entry, progression, CPD, membership offer • Community and connection • Internationalisation 30-40k CIPD members have international responsibilities or work internationally
Emerging framework for future of HR Changing Context HR & Learning Processes, Practices, Policies Business and Commercial Insight, and Analytics Managing and developing people Organisation of the future Science of HR
Informal feedback from learners and employers • Framework is confusing – what’s the difference between a certificate and a diploma? • I’m new to the profession – which qual is right for me? • Would like named awards • Students lack business acumen and awareness • L&D qualifications need reviewing. Core is too HR focussed. Optional modules should include e-learning, blended learning, more focus on facilitation and consultancy skills. • Create L&D practitioner pathway to Chartered
Informal feedback from learners and employers • Advanced level not sufficiently stretching for brightest or more experienced professionals • Make Advanced level modules more relevant to international students so they are not disadvantaged • I’ve completed a Masters in HRM but I want something to show I am CIPD qualified…
Questions for today • How could we make our qualifications framework simpler and easier for users to understand? • Are the core modules fit for purpose? Are there any subjects missing, should be covered in more/less depth or taken out? • Are the optional modules fit for purpose? Are there any subjects missing, should be covered in more/less depth or taken out?
Should we develop any new qualifications – for L&D, named CPD awards, more strategic advanced level? • Should we revise our accreditation policy to enable us to accredit a wider range of university qualifications and modules e.g. accredit MBA HRM modules, with opportunity to gain CIPD award?