CPD

Continuing Professional Development (CPD), often known as Lifelong Learning, is something that all professionals, regardless of the nature of their work, are involved in virtually every day.

"ICWCI places a moral obligation on its members, regardless of grade held, to maintain currency with their specific professional discipline in terms of the law, health and safety, statutory and other regulations, new materials and practices, as well as the Institutes own rules and practices as agreed on entry to membership"
 
A sensible, structured and worthwhile programme of self-development will not only help you personally, but will also help to demonstrate that you have continued to maintain your employability and value throughout your career.
 
CPD is not necessarily all about formal learning. Recognised sources of advice and information are many and varied. Here are a few which are of specific interest and relevance to ICWCI members:
 
  • Chapters/Meeting Centres: The corner stone of the Institute, Meeting Centres/Chapters are regionally based and normally meet monthly to discuss various professional and social issues. They are an excellent arena for bringing professional topics to the attention of other, like-minded professionals. They seek to enhance the relevance of their meetings with monthly presentations from commercial or other concerns that are of a general interest to all. These are normally certificated events, provided by the lecturer.
  • Conferences and Seminars: The Institute runs an annual residential weekend conference, usually in April; that covers a wide variety of professionally related topics, delivered by professional representatives of the given subject.
  • Site Recorder: The Institute’s monthly Journal provides regular features on technical and professional matters. 
  • Mentors: The Institute introduced a system of “mentoring” to provide assistance and advice to members who require assistance in developing their professional knowledge and skills. With today’s technology, mentoring can be maintained by regular contact via telephone and e-mails.
  • The Internet: With modern technology and the major advances in communications the internet is now a very useful resource for gathering information. Many websites prove to be invaluable, particularly in keeping up to date with changes in the construction industry.
 
ICWCI Members can access further information including CPD templates via the Members Area.