What is the process?
A Diagnostic Interview - this is an initial, and free, discussion with one of our
advisors to explain the process and discuss the CIPD Professional Standards.
Documents will need to be brought to the diagnostic interview including:
- 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 Elective
- Discuss timescales and personal aspirations
- Explain how we work with you
At the end of the Diagnostic Interview a decision will be made
We have direct claims status from CIPD so that means that our adviser will let you know if PAC is the correct route for you. That decision rests with us. You then need to decide if you wish to proceed and which route you feel would best suit you.
Getting ready for assessment
There are nine areas to prepare for - the four modules in Leadership and Management; the four Generalist and Specialist Electives selected at the Diagnostic Interview and the People Management and Development Field. You will need to
- Complete the operational and knowledge indicators in each area
- Identify evidence to clearly demonstrate your competence and experience
- Prepare for their assessment interview
- Ensure that their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Plan and CPD Record is current
- Produce a work based Management Research Report that has been researched and academically referenced
Assessment
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. We work hard at keeping our standards high - our External Verifier reports have no development or action points. This is rare - ask other centres about their quality assurance record with CIPD.
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
