TASK 1: Benefits of personal and professional development

Personal and professional development has benefits for both the individual and the organisation. This task prompts you to develop a better understanding of personal and professional development by considering the differences and similarities between the two terms and then go on to consider the benefits to both the individual and the organisation.

TASK 1a

In your own words, identify the differences and similarities between personal and professional development.

(Refer to AC1.1 Identify the differences and similarities between personal and professional development and the Indicative Content for this AC)

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TASK 1b

Explain THREE (3) benefits of personal and professional development for an individual.

(Refer to AC1.2 Explain the benefits of personal and professional development for the individual and the Indicative Content for this AC)

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TASK 2: Informing personal and professional development

In an ever changing workplace, individuals need to ensure that they continue to update their knowledge and skills. This task looks at how organisations support the personal and professional development of staff and how requirements for personal and professional development may be driven by legal requirements and/or professional bodies/associations.

TASK 2a

Using examples, explain how organisations support the personal and professional development of staff.

(Refer to AC2.1 Explain how organisations support personal and professional development and the Indicative Content for this AC)

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TASK 2b

There are a wide variety of professional bodies/associations that support and/or stipulate requirements for personal and professional development in different industries/sectors.

An example of a stipulation is a licence to practice in an occupational role. An example of support is to encourage individuals to keep abreast of new developments through a range of membership activities.

Using the table below select TWO (2) professional bodies/associations and identify how personal and professional development is supported and stipulated.

(Refer to AC2.2 Identify how professional bodies/associations support and stipulate requirements for personal and professional development and the Indicative Content for this AC)

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TASK 2c

Using the table below, summarise TWO (2) implications that legal requirements (such as the requirement for mandatory training or occupational specific qualifications in different industry sectors) have on personal and professional development.

(Refer to AC2.3 Summarise the implications of legal requirements on personal and professional development and the Indicative Content for this AC)

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TASK 3: Identifying opportunities for personal and professional development

There are a range of different methods that can be undertaken for personal and professional development. The choice of method depends on a range of factors including individual preferences and resource implications driven by availability of finance and time. This task considers the methods that can be undertaken to develop the individual and how to choose the most appropriate method.

TASK 3a

Scenario: To progress in a management role, it has been identified that you need to undertake further personal and professional development to develop your skills and knowledge in your occupational area.
To help you and your manager choose the appropriate method for personal and professional development: · Compare the strengths and weaknesses of THREE (3) different methods for personal and professional development

• Explain the resource implications (time, cost/budget, people) of each of the methods you have identified. (Refer to AC3.1 Compare different methods for undertaking personal and professional development; AC3.2 Explain the resource implications of different methods of personal and professional development and the Indicative Content for these ACS)

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TASK 3b

Explain how you would choose the most appropriate method for personal and professional development.

(Refer to AC3.3 Explain how to choose the most appropriate method for personal and professional development and the Indicative Content for this AC)

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