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1. How do you plan to put your learning into practice Target Completion Date Date Format dd mrnyyyy The date should be within the cycle start and end dates of 01 Apr 2008 and 31 Mar 2009 3 Back O Finish Cancel 2009 Aurion Learning All Rights Reserved Terms of Use Privacy Policy version 1 12 1 0 Figure 10 Add a Development Goal Step 2 Once complete click on the Finish button Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 14 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development You are now presented with the Development Goal Details screen which lists all goal details including competency areas and statements Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback Resources FAQs Log Out continuing professional development Home My CPD Record Find CPD Self assess Plan Record Reflect Home gt My CPD Record Plan gt Develop understanding of the planning regulation Development Goal Details more information Develop understanding of the planning regulation Target Completion Date 30 Mar 2009 Completion Date Summary Update knowledge on how the planning regulations are being applied and review RIAI advice on developments Why is this goal important to you We frequently run into problems with decisions that are hard to understand in the current climate it is critical that we avoid unnecessary time wasted on matters of limietd relevance How do you pla2. rou Competency Area Architect 2 adequate knowledge of the industries organisations regulations and procedures involved in Job Role translating design concepts into buildings and integrating plans into overall planning Related Figure 2 Self assess Screen COMPETENCY A required range of abilities and knowledge Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development To Carry Out a Self Assessment Against a Competency Scroll down to the section that contains Competencies to Assess Click on a competency title you will be presented with the Assess Competency screen for the competency in question In the resulting Assess Competency screen carry out the following tasks e Identify how relevant the chosen competency is to your job role e g Critical important etc e perform your self assessment against the list of specific skill requirements referred to as statements using the 1 4 scoring system provided CP Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback Resources FAQs Log Out continuing professional development Game My CPD Record Find CPD Self assess Plan Record Reflect Home My CPD Record Self assess k adequate knowledge of the industries organisations regulations and procedures involved in translating design concepts into buildings and integrating plans into overall planning Assess Competency more information k adequate knowledge of the industries
3. Dear RIAI member Welcome to RIAI codengage This system has been introduced by the RIAI to help you manage your CPD obligations and to provide as broad affordable and accessible a range of Suitable CPD opportunities as possible In the coming months we will be adding more support materials and information on CPD courses as well as new online seminars Your details are shown below Username XXXXX Password XXXXX Please use the link below to access and log into RIAI codengage http cpd riai ie If you experience any difficulties please do not hesitate to contact us Teresa Harte tharte riai ie Sandra Campbell scampbell riai ie Regards Teresa Harte CPD Officer Sandra Campbell MRIAI CPD Manager Ann McNicholl FRIAI Education Director Figure 2 Sample Email To access RIAI cpdengage click on the link provided in your introductory email or go to the URL http cpd riai ie by typing or copying it into your internet browser This will bring you to the login screen Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 continuin GR aurionlearning CPD continuing professional development RIAI CPD Engage Welcome to RIAI CPD Engage User Name Password Forgotten Password Figure 3 RIAI codengage login page Enter your username and password and then click OK This will take you to your members Home area where you will see a message welcoming you to RIAI cpdengage Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback R
4. Plan If you find a programme activity that is of interest to you you can add it to your list of activities in the Record area of RIAI codengage NOTE adding CPD programmes to your CPD Record does not automatically book your place on the course you will need to do this separately Once you have attended the programme you can mark it as completed and reflect on it as normal Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 28 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development To Add a CPD programme to Your CPD Record From within the All CPD Opportunities screen click on the title of the programme you are interested in In the CPD Programme Details screen click on Add to Record in the bottom right hand corner continuing professional development Home My CPD Record Find CPD AN CPD Opportunities Goal Related Role Related GI Assessment Related Home gt Find CPD Designing for Safety CPD Programme Details more information Title Designing for Safety Ref Dr Account Provider Cathal Mooney Douglas Wallace Learning Mode Formal Price 400 00 CPDHours 4 Help URL Description Designing for Safety is an intensive half day safety course designed by architects for architects The purpose of the course is to provide Architects with a working knowledge of health and safety and the role of the designer under the construction regulations The programme includes practical exercises to develop experience in produ
5. your current role projects x Notes on project task specific learning aide memoire Do you feel this activity will impact on improve your practice ei Notes on planned changes developments in approach to practice Figure 22 Activity Reflections Screen Note You cannot reflect on an activity if it has not yet been assigned a completion date You must enter the End Date and save this reflection before you can mark this Activity as being complete Once all fields are completed click on OK Once back in the View Activity Details screen you are presented with your reflections on the activity Click Return to go back to the Record screen Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 26 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development 3 4 Reflect Once a CPD activity has been completed you will be directed to the Reflections area Within My Portfolio there are 3 areas where members can reflect on their development e You can provide feedback on a particular development goal based on your reason for setting this goal e g have you achieved a satisfactory outcome See the section entitled Reflecting on Goals on page 17 above e Through each activity there will be a range of questions designed to help you to focus your learning and look at the impact of each event See the section entitled Reflecting on Activities on page 26 above e Reflect on the cycle The Reflect area focuses on the current cycle
6. 91472 Pre requisites MRIAI FRIAI ARIAI RIAI Arch Tech Speakers Cathal Mooney MIOSH Add to Record Scheduled Dates Figure 15 View Activity Details To edit the activity click on Edit make the necessary changes and click on OK Click Return to go back to the Record screen O Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 20 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development Self defined Activities In addition to accessing activities added by the CPD administrator RIAI cpdengage enables you to create your own self defined activities Self defined activities can be both structured and unstructured and will apply only to you Within these activities as with approved activities you can upload evidence of your development and reflect on its impact on your personal development To Create a Self Defined Activity Within the Record screen click on the Add a self defined CPD Activity link continuing professional development Home My CPD Record Find CPD Self assess Plan Record Reflect Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback Resources FAQs Log Out Home gt My CPD Record gt Record Record more information Your Record of CPD activities is displayed below You can use the filter to select a CPD activity relating to a particular Development Goal or enter the activity title in the search box below and click search Approved CPD activities can be found and added to your CPD record from within th
7. CPD continuing professional development cpdengage User Manual aurionlearning CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development Contents 14 IAGO NO aa dA E E Aa dean 3 1 2 INtrOdUCING codengage NM 4 EN FORN ION A ea e AA dA ATA ATAR ATA ANA EE 5 ELOI E A E E e A 5 IGP FA CC ONO E 5 LO LE EE 5 SERIES eege 6 Wl O E E ect ever esis en era crs EA AE AA ERIAS 7 SS IND ECO tanda cata E ANA enter tere 9 A 10 To Carry Out a Self Assessment Against a Competency 0600008 11 To View or Edit Assessment Details of a Competency c cseeeeeee 12 On TE 12 To Create a Development Goal cccccsccccecseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeesnaeees 13 len Reie 17 To Reflect on an Existing Goal cccceececceeeeeceeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeesseeeeneas 17 SOTO oc aa ee O 18 eq Te ele eg 19 To View or Edit an Activity s IAN Ao an 20 Get Odette gd Ah iti Gs nmr scene 21 To Create a Self Defined Activity maena e a 21 Activity Evidence S ITS En eae ee 24 To Attach Evidence to an ACTIVILY NENNEN 24 Marking an Activity as Complete Pa EES 25 Reflecting on Achhviles es sll EE 26 To Reflect on an Activity see n n EEN 26 3 4 WS e ee feu Ef 27 To Reflect on your Overall CPD Plan cccccseeceesseeeeseeeeeseeeeesaeeeeeees 27 4 Fod OPD BEE en aE ia 28 To View CPD Activity Details 28 Adding CPD to Your CPD Hien tense tests entree E iiini 28 To Add a
8. CPD programme to Your CPD Record 29 5 Additional Si Duer e Ce D 30 ek Wee E te EE er 30 5 2 CCA ES 30 53 Resources and FAQS E 31 54 LOGGING AUI EE 31 SE EE ee 31 Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development 1 1 Introduction As part of the RIAI s ongoing Continuing Professional Development CPD expansion and development programme the Institute has purchased an online management and delivery system for Members to plan and manage CPD activities The system we have purchased cpdengage is provided by Aurion Learning a Belfast based educational design company The system is already in use with a number of organisations including the Insurance Institute of Ireland the HSE and City amp Guilds UK among others As part of broader changes taking place in the RIAI particularly with respect to Registration of the title Architect and ongoing work relating to architectural technicians the Institute has established a Standard of Knowledge Skill and Competence for each grade of membership The Standards itemise the areas in which architects architectural graduates and architectural technicians must have specific expertise and the level at which that expertise is required These standards are used as the backbone of this system providing a framework within which Members can assess their level of expertise and thereby plan CPD It should be noted that if you indicate that you fee
9. Log Out continuing professional development Home My CPD Record Find CPD All CPD Opportunities 2 Goal Related Role Related 2 Assessment Related Home Find CPD Designing for Safety CPD Programme Details more information Title Designing for Safety Ref DfS Account Provider Cathal Mooney Douglas Wallace Learning Mode Formal Price 400 00 CPD Hours 4 Help URL Description Designing for Safety is an intensive half day safety course designed by architects for architects The purpose of the course is to provide Architects with a working knowledge of health and safety and the role of the designer under the construction regulations The programme includes practical exercises to develop experience in producing the correct information to be passed onto Project Supervisors record keeping and designing out hazards Cathal Mooney MIOSH says The course will use up to date and live case studies to highlight issues for designers when it comes to making safe design decisions John Graby director of the RIAI comments The course explains and clearly marks the beginning and the end of the health and safety role of the designer in the building process This programme will run in venues around the country In addition to scheduled events the programme is available to be run on an in house basis at a cost of 350 per head minimum 10 people For further details on this option please contact tharte riai ie or 01 66
10. added evidence items are listed Click on Add an Evidence Item Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 24 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development In the Add Evidence ltem screen enter a title and notes for the evidence item then choose an evidence type continuing professional development Home My CPD Recor d Fin d CPD Self assess Plan Record Reflect Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback Resources FAQs Log Out Home gt My CPD Record gt Record gt Office delivery of RIAI short seminar on HR Add Evidence Add Evidence more information Fields marked with an astrix are required Title SS Note Type a V OK Cancel lt Return Figure 21 Add Activity Item Screen If evidence type is File Upload you will be prompted to locate and upload the file If evidence type is Web Link you will be prompted to enter the web address Once updated click on OK followed by Return to View Activity Details once again Note the newly attached item will now appear at the bottom of the screen Marking an Activity as Complete An activity can only be marked as complete as part of the Reflect feature of CPD in the next section Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 25 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development Reflecting on Activities Within each Activity Details section you must reflect on the activity in order to assess the impact of the activity on
11. agement tool designed for Professional Body members and busy CPD Administrators lt is a personal development and career planning tool that allows you to assess your Professional Development needs plan your CPD activities for the coming year record your CPD activities and of course reflect on the CPD undertaken cpdengage has been designed with usability in mind with dynamic proactive and individualised resources offered to develop the reflective practitioner cpdengage is designed to help you identify record and track your own development requirements codengage provides you with a centralised record of past current and future CPD in order to support your current role and facilitate your career progression Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development 2 1 Functions There are 3 main areas Within the system to help you identify and record your development needs continuing professional development BH Home My CPD Record Find CPD Messages My Profile Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback Resources FAQs Log Out Home Margaret Hynds O Flanagan more information The RIAI s online CPD system is designed to allow you to assess plan record and reflect on your practice as an Architect Architectural Graduate or Architectural Technician in Ireland Your personalised homepage displays your most recent messages You can view historic messages by clicking the Mess
12. ages link under the Home tab Click on My Profile to change your password or other personal details Use the tabs at the top of the screen to navigate around the system The first step you should take is to use the Competency Assessment tool in the CPD Record area The Competency Assessment Tool is based on the RIAI Standards of Knowledge Skill and Competence and helps you prioritise the areas where you want to develop your learning it is not an exam Unread messages You have no unread messages Click here to read all previous messages Grafton Architects Bocconi University Photo copyright Bocconi University Contact Details Teresa Harte tharte riaiie 01 6691472 Figure 1 Sample Home Screen Home The Home area provides member information in terms of e Messages dashboard highlighting new features and or changes to the system which affect individual users e My Profile area which holds information such as your username name and email address My CPD Record This provides a summary of your current CPD cycle Within this area you can review your development needs plan your future development goals keep a diary of all activities identified and reflect on their impact All of these functions can be printed out to keep as a hard copy or to provide evidence to management Human Resources in support of professional development Find CPD Within this area you are presented with a list of CPD and development options curr
13. answer the questions presented Once complete click on OK to return to the Reflect screen Members can update this information at any stage throughout the cycle All of this information can be printed as evidence of CPD Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 27 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development 4 Find CPD The Find CPD area provides a list of all CPD activities that have been added by the RIAI Simply click on the Find CPD tab to display the full list of CPD opportunities available You can also use the search window to do a keyword search to refine the options shown to you Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback Resources FAQs Log Out continuing professional development Home My CPD Record Find CPD All CPD Opportunities Goal Related Role Related Assessment Related Home Find CPD All CPD Opportunities All CPD Opportunities more information Below is a list of all the CPD programmes that are available Filter by Include training already added Yes e e items 1 to 1 of 1 Conservation Induction Module RIAI Formal Structured items 1 to 1 of 1 2009 Aurion Learning All Rights Reserved Terms of Use Privacy Policy version 1 12 1 0 Figure 24 All CPD Opportunities Screen using the keyword Conservation To View CPD Activity Details Click on the title of the CPD opportunity to see more information about it and the dates that it is scheduled to run Adding CPD to Your CPD
14. by encouraging you to complete 3 key questions assessing the overall impact of your professional development and looking at any further needs To Reflect on your Overall CPD Plan Click on the Reflect link below the My Portfolio tab All previous reflections are listed including any reflections on goals and reflections on activities Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback Resources FAQs Log Out continuing professional development Home My CPD Record Find CPD Self assess Plan Record Reflect Home gt My CPD Record Reflect Reflect more information Reflect on your overall plan and its effectiveness To reflect on an individual goal or activity revert to the Record page How effective has your learning and development been during this CPD cycle nothing added To what extent has your practice changed during this CPD cycle nothing added Have you identified any further development needs for the next CPD cycle nothing added Development goal and Activity reflections Development Goals and all associated feedback including Reflections on Activities associated with the Goal are listed below become an expert in Urban Design in my practice Reflection No Reflection Added Improve my knowledge of new Part L legislation Reflection No Reflection Added Develop understanding of the planning regulation Reflection No Reflection Added Figure 23 CPD Reflections Screen Click on Edit and
15. cing the correct information to be passed onto Project Supervisors record keeping and designing out hazards Cathal Mooney MIOSH says The course will use up to date and live case studies to highlight issues for designers when it comes to making safe design decisions John Graby director of the RIAI comments The course explains and clearly marks the beginning and the end of the health and safety role of the designer in the building process This programme will run in venues around the country In addition to scheduled events the programme is available to be run on an in house basis at a cost of 350 per head minimum 10 people For further details on this option please contact tharte riai ie or 01 6691472 Pre requisites MRIAI FRIAI ARIAI RIAI Arch Tech Speakers Cathal Mooney MIOSH Add to Record Figure 25 CPD Programme Details You will be brought to the Add a New Activity screen in the Record area of codengage with the CPD programme title and type fields pre completed Complete all mandatory fields and optional field as required then click on OK Click on Return to go back to the Record screen where you will now see the CPD programme added to your list of CPD activities Notes if the CPD programme opportunity has already been added to your CPD Record a message will appear at the top of the CPD Programme Details screen informing you of this Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 29 CPD aur
16. click on the competency title In the Review Competency Assessment screen you are presented with previously recorded relevancy and statement scores To alter the relevancy of the competency simply select a different option and click Update Statement scores cannot be altered 3 2 Plan Now that you have determined how relevant the competencies are for your area of practice and how you score yourself against each competency in terms of your own development plans you can start to plan your CPD activity for the cycle The Plan area is where you define your Development Goals for the current cycle Development Goals help you to plan your CPD through the year and allows the system to recommend CPD opportunities that fit your needs You can add new Goals or update existing Goals at any time during the year Below the My CPD Record tab click on the Plan link In the Plan screen all previously created goals are listed along with a target completion date for each and an indicator of whether each goal has been completed Home My Portfolio Plan Plan Explain this page to me The Plan area is where you can create and edit your Developrnent Goals for the current cycle All inforrnation relating to your Development Goals will be displayed below Create a new Development Goal 1a Items 1 to 7 of 7 world domination 21 Jan 2009 Yes To become confident and competent in conducting a patient Ocular examination 29 Nov 2008 No This is my
17. e Find CPD area Add a self defined CPD Activity Filter by Development Goal y None Found 2009 Aurion Learning All Rights Reserved Terms of Use Privacy Policy version 1 12 1 0 Figure 16 Record Screen Select the course type as either e Structured This will be all forms of accredited CPD and or activities officially recognised by the organisation OR e Unstructured This will be all forms of non accredited CPD continuing professional development Home My CPD Record Find CPD Self assess Plan Record Reflect Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback Resources FAQs Log Out Select Activity Type more information Select the type of activity you wish to add Structured characterised as an activity with specific outcomes which may be Unstructured characterised as an activity without specific outcomes and which assessed is not assessed 2009 Aurion Learning All Rights Reserved Terms of Use Privacy Policy version 1 12 1 0 Figure 17 Activity Types Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 21 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development In the Add a New Activity screen simply complete the table providing all relevant course details For each course the following fields are compulsory e Title e CPD Hours This must be in the range 0 5 50 e Learning Mode choose from the dropdown box e Start Date e Description An additional Goal field is available t
18. e goal continuing professional development Home My CPD Record Find CPD Self assess Plan Record Reflect Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback Resources FAQs Log Out Home gt My CPD Record gt Reflect Reflect more information Reflect on your overall plan and its effectiveness To reflect on an individual goal or activity revert to the Record page How effective has your learning and development been during this CPD cycle nothing added To what extent has your practice changed during this CPD cycle nothing added Have you identified any further development needs for the next CPD cycle nothing added Edit Development goal and Activity reflections Development Goals and all associated feedback including Reflections on Activities associated with the Goal are listed below become an expert in Urban Design in my practice Reflection No Reflection Added Improve my knowledge of new Part L legislation Reflection No Reflection Added Figure 13 Reflecting on a Development Goal Once you have recorded your thoughts click on OK Note It is possible to reflect on a goal if it has not yet been assigned a completion date Once back in the Development Goal Details screen you are presented with your reflections on the goal Click Return to go back to the Plan screen Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 17 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development 3 3 Record Now tha
19. earch field and click on the search icon Click on the Remove Search Icon to display all resources again If you would like to share useful resources with other RIAI members you can do this by contacting your Teresa Harte or Sandra Campbell who can upload the details to the system cpdengage also provides a FAQ section which lists all the Frequently Asked Questions that have been asked by your colleagues and answered by the Administrators This page will be updated on an ongoing basis To access FAQs simply click on the FAQ link at the top of any screen 5 4 Logging Out When you wish to conclude a session using the system it is important that you log out properly To log out look to the very top line on the page this is plain text and the last option on the far right is log out Click on the words log out you will be asked to confirm this action by clicking on a logout button on the centre of the screen Click this and you will be safely logged out of the system 5 5 Help Throughout RIAI cpdengage help is available to you via the Explain this page to me link This link is visible within each section of RIAI cpdengage and presents you with an explanation of the feature and help on how to us it Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 31
20. ently registered in codengage CPD opportunities can be filtered by e Plan Goal related activities e Role related activities e Assessment related activities The system will incorporate a range of learning modes both structured such as accredited learning programmes and unstructured such as reading or work shadowing incorporating a range of individual learning styles You can upload materials linked to CPD i e certificates reports etc to the system as evidence of your development Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development 2 2 Getting Started All active RIAI members excluding honorary members and retired members and in the future registered architects are registered on RIAI codengage by the RIAI Education Section The information comes from the RIAI database your login details are based on the database and your RIAI website login details Your login is your membership number prefaced by the letters riai i e riaiyournumber and your password is identical to your website password You will have received these in your introductory email to RIAI codengage Your details cannot be changed However if you have a problem with the information please contact Teresa Harte tharte riai le Once registered on the system you will have received an automated introductory email including your unique username and password and a link to the online RIAI codengage tool SAMPLE EMAIL
21. esources FAQs Log Out continuing professional development Home My CPD Record Find CPD Messages My Profile Home Margaret Hynds O Flanagan more information The RIAs online CPD system is designed to allow you to assess plan record and reflect on your practice as an Architect Architectural Graduate or Architectural Technician in Ireland Your personalised homepage displays your most recent messages You can view historic messages by clicking the Messages link under the Home tab Click on My Profile to change your password or other personal details Use the tabs at the top of the screen to navigate around the system The first step you should take is to use the Competency Assessment tool in the CPD Record area The Competency Assessment Tool is based on the RIAI Standards of Knowledge Skill and Competence and helps you prioritise the areas where you want to develop your learning it is not an exam Unread messages You have no unread messages Click here to read all previous messages Gratton Architects Bocconi University Photo copyright Bocconi University Contact Details Teresa Harte tharte riai_ie TE 01 6691472 Figure 4 Sample Home Screen Within this Home screen you can view e Messages provides details of any system messages which have been sent from the administrator e My Profile provides information on your RIAI codengage member account details Messages The Messages area is desig
22. goal 02 Dec 2008 Yes Team Lead 09 Dec 2008 No jibberish 03 Dec 2008 No improve personal skills 01 Jan 2009 No Development by skills in the area of ethics 19 Nov 2008 Yes Items 1 to 7 of 7 2009 Aurion Learning All Rights Reserved Terms of Use Privacy Policy version 1 12 1 0 Figure 8 Plan Screen Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 12 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development To Create a Development Goal In the Plan screen click on the Create a new Development Goal link In the Add Development Goal screen you are presented with a list of your competencies Step 1 2 Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback Resources FAQs Log Out continuing professional development Home My CPD Record Find CPD Self assess Plan Record Reflect Home My CPD Record Plan Add Development Goal Add Development Goal more information Step 1 2 Select Competencies and or Statements to attach to this Development goal Note You must select at least one Competency or Statement C b adequate knowledge of the history and theories of architecture and the related arts technologies and human sciences Not Important O c knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design Important Fi 5 understanding of the profession of architecture and the role of the architect in society in particular in preparing briefs that take account of social factors Important A a ability
23. ionlearning continuing professional development 5 Additional Functions 5 1 Cycle Selector In RIAI cpdengage CPD activities take place over an annual October to September except for this first half year which runs March to September 2009 The Cycle Selector allows you to view a summary of the cycles you have created records for in the past or cycles you are planning for in the future Cycles will have been previously set up the RIAI To view the various cycles click on the link in the top right hand corner of ANY screen in RIAI cpdengage The link is also qualified with the year range of the currently active cycle e g 2007 2008 2008 2009 All current cycles in the system are displayed along with details of each cycle including date range status and whether the cycle is current or has been selected To select a different cycle simply click on the Select option to the right of the cycle of your choice Note Past cycles will have status Closed although you can access the various CPD areas of codengage the data cannot be edited Future cycles will have status Not Started although you can access the various CPD areas of codengage features will be limited You can return to the current cycle on this page or the system will default to the current cycle when you next login 5 2 Feedback If you wish to comment on the features within RIAI cpdengage simply complete the feedback form located on the system A link to thi
24. l development in a particular area would be beneficial this information is a Not available to the RIAI and b Does not suggest that your existing level of knowledge is below what it should be this could be an area where you already have significant expertise but which you wish to develop even further The first step is to complete a self assessment using the Standard laid out in competencies here Then based on that exercise you can define development goals Through completion of these two key activities you will be giving the system the information it needs to sort through the programme information it holds and identify programmes which are likely to be of interest to you In this way you are filtering recommendations to programmes or CPD opportunities which are a Essential for everyone and or b Of relevance to your specific goals You can also view all programmes on offer as explained later in the manual For architects and architectural graduates the Standards are based on Article 46 of the Qualifications Directive which defines 11 core areas of Knowledge skill and competence These are further broken down into specific indicators For architectural technicians the Standard is based on the RIAI Statement of Policy on Architectural Education Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development 1 2 Introducing cpdengage cpdengage is a secure and robust online CPD Man
25. learning time time spent in registration or coffee meal breaks does not count Participation in Structured CPD must be supported by attendance certificates test results or evidence of successful completion of a course Unstructured CPD Activities qualifying as Unstructured CPD Activity can include Personal study or development Unstructured Site visits site visits to one s own projects are excluded and Study Tours Case studies other than for course requirements Peer review routine in house design reviews are excluded Original research unless research is one s principal activity Delivery of lectures lectures about one s own practice excluded Reading books journals technical literature etc Service on Council or on an appropriate RIAI Committee To count as Unstructured CPD the activity must be supported by appropriate evidence Where no independent evidence e g copy of published work or research results schedule of lectures issued by event organisers etc is available the activity must be completed by a Reflection prepared by the participant see Reflection section of the manual You can add an entry into your diary at any time but it will only count as CPD once you have confirmed it has been completed Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development Click on the Record link below the My CPD Record tab All structured activities and CPD opp
26. n to put your learning into practice intend to use this Knowledge as soon as have it and apply it to forthcoming applications Reflection Update Delete Print Competency Areas to focus on Below are the Competencies and Statements that have been mapped to this Development Goal d adequate knowledge of urban design planning and the skills involved in the planning process Update Recommended CPD Record Activities O Y A 14 4 items 1 to 8 of 8 D vi Creating successful masterplans a guide for clients Various Authors aa Home Unstructured Introduction to New reg neige nm eren Manual for Streets Technical Guidance Document Various Authors si Home Unstructured Figure 11 Development Goal Details O Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 15 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development Scroll down to the bottom of the Development Goal Details screen where you will see 2 additional tabs e Recommended CPD alist of CPD activities associated with the competency areas which you have assigned to this particular development goal This list is generated automatically and is based on the competency and CPD opportunity mapping defined by the RIAI CPD administrator e Record Activities a list of any self defined activities associated with the competency areas which you have assigned to this particular development goal see the section entitled To Create a Self Defined Activity f
27. ned as a quick and easy way to receive information from the RIAI about CPD Messages may be sent from the RIAI to an individual or to groups of members on RIAI codengage and are accessed through the HOME tab Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development To Read an Existing Message Click on the Messages link in the Home area All your messages are listed Click on the linked Subject to view the message in a new screen Once read to delete the message click Delete To get back to the Message Centre click on Return To Search for a Message Click on the Messages link in the Home area All your messages are listed In the empty search field enter the text that you want to search all messages for e g conference and click on the search icon All messages that contain the text are listed To display all messages once again click on the remove search icon Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development 3 My CPD Record This is where you assess your needs plan your development and record and reflect on your CPD My CPD Record provides a quick and clear summary of your current CPD portfolio It is within this area you can print your CPD activities and goals To access your CPD Record simply click on the My CPD Record tab see Home page p 5 of this document The initial My CPD Record screen includes a brief explanation of the CPD m
28. ntally But the sooner you complete the self assessment the more useful the system will be to you Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback Resources FAQs Log Out continuing professional development Home My CPD Record Find CPD Self assess Plan Record Reflect Home My CPD Record Self assess Self assess more information The competencies for your current role are shown below Please carry out a self assessment against each of these competencies to help you plan for your CPD for the year Assessed Competencies The table below indicates how strongly you have expressed a desire to gain further knowledge in each competency area The closer the Avg Score is to 1 the stronger your expressed desire for development Click on the competency title to view a self assessment Architect a ability to create architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetic and technical Job Role Critical 260 requirements requirements Related Architect b adequate knowledge of the history and theories of architecture and the related Job Role Not 2 00 arts technologies and human sciences Related Important 5 Architect c knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design ire Important 3 00 d adequate knowledge of urban design planning and the skills involved in the Job Role SC Architect planning process Relateg tical 2 00 Competencies to Assess Click on a competency area to begin your self assessment
29. o enable you to link the activity to one of your predefined goals This field is optional continuing professional development Home My CPD Record Find CPD Self assess Plan Record Reflect Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback Resources FAQs Log Out Home My CPD Record gt Record Add a new Structured Activity Add a new activity O more information Title Training Type Structured CPD Hours Learning Mode v Start Date Goal v Description Note V OK Cancel 2009 Aurion Learning All Rights Reserved Terms of Use Privacy Policy version 1 12 1 0 Figure 18 Add a New Activity Once you have completed all of the necessary fields click on OK to save your course information Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development The resultant View Activity Details screen will display all details entered continuing professional development H My CPD Record Find CPD Self assess Plan Record Reflect Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback Resources FAQs Log Out Home gt My CPD Record gt Record gt Add a new Structured Activity Add a new activity more information Title Office delivery of RIAI short seminar on HR Training Type Structured CPD Hours f Learning Mode Formal v Start Date 25 03 2009 ES Goal Ei Desc
30. odel employed by the system and presents you with a summary of your current CPD status and record continuing professional development Home My CPD Record My CPD Record Figure 5 My CPD record There are 4 key areas within the My CPD Record area Self assess Plan Record and Reflect These are accessed using the links in the upper right hand area of the My Portfolio screen Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development 3 1 Self assess Click on the Self assess link located within the My CPD Record tab Within the Self assess screen you Will be presented with a list of competencies linked to your job roles The job roles are actually the RIAI membership grades Architect Architectural Graduate includes Associates and Architectural Technician Note competencies have been developed in accordance with the relevant Standards and mapped to job roles and appropriate CPD by the RIAI Education Section Competencies are split into two areas according to whether or not you have carried out your self assessment in these areas or not e Assessed Competencies e Competencies to Assess Within this section you can self assess against all competencies for your grade job role you should do this annually On your first visit all competencies will come under the Competencies to assess heading You do not have to self assess against all of them at once you can do this increme
31. or further information on adding a self defined activity Click on the Return button to go back to the main Plan screen To View or Edit an Existing Goal In the Plan screen click on a goal title All Development Goal Details are presented To edit a goal click on Update in the relevant details section e g completion date Competency Areas to focus on etc Home My Portfolio Plan To become confident and competent in conducting a patient Ocular examination Development Goal Details Explain this page to me To become confident and competent in conducting a patient Ocular examination Target Completion Date 29 Nov 2008 Completion Date Summary This Goal is essential part of my development specialism Why is this goal important to you As pre reg Optician want to become competent in carrying out Ocualr patient examinations as plan to work in How do you plan to put your learning into practice As part of my pre reg period will be practicing in an workplace environment and this skill in supporting the lead examiner is essential Reflection fdfdhfdzhdfzdhg Update Delete Competency Areas to focus on EU ms ge ents that have been mapped to this Development Goal e 5 2 The ability to assess the external eye and adnexa e 5 3 The ability to assess the tear film e 5 4 The ability to assess pupil reactions e 5 5 The ability to use a slit lamp e 5 6 The ability to use diagn
32. organisations regulations and procedures involved in translating design concepts into buildings and integrating plans into overall planning Please reflect on each of the indicators carefully because once you press the OK button these scores cannot be changed until the next CPD cycle Relevance How relevant is this professional competency to your current Role ON A O Critical O Important Not Important Please score each indicator in terms of how much you would like to have CPD opportunities in that area The scoring is 1 would like intensive CPD in this area now 2 would like general CPD in this area now 3_ would like to do some CPD in this area in the future 4 do not need CPD in this area Indicators Ability to translate design concepts into buildings within the Irish procurement context ON AO1020304 Ability to advise clients on the appropriate selection and use of various procurement systems and contracts ONAO1020304 Ability to manage the design process from conception to completion of the project ON A0O1020304 Ability to lead motivate and or work within a team as appropriate Figure 3 Assess Competency Once you have completed your self assessment click on OK and you will automatically return to the Self assess screen Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 11 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development To View or Edit Assessment Details of a Competency In the Self assess screen
33. ortunities that are mapped to your competencies are listed along with CPD Hours CPD Hours are hours or half hours spent in the actual activity excluding coffee and lunch breaks etc assigned activity tyoe mode and whether the activity has been completed continuing professional development Home My CPD Record Find CPD Self assess Plan Record Reflect Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback Resources FAQs Log Out Home My CPD Record Record Record more information Your Record of CPD activities is displayed below You can use the filter to select a CPD activity relating to a particular Development Goal or enter the activity title in the search box below and click search Approved CPD activities can be found and added to your CPD record from within the Find CPD area Add a self defined CPD Activity Filter by Development Goal Develop understanding of the planning regulation 2009 Aurion Learning All Rights Reserved Terms of Use Privacy Policy version 1 12 1 0 Figure 14 Record Screen Activities amp Evidence Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development To View or Edit an Activity s Details To view the details of a particular activity within the Record screen click on an activity title All activity details are presented in the resultant View Activity Details screen Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback Resources FAQs
34. ostic drugs to aid ocular examination e 5 7 The ability to examine fundi using direct and indirect techniques e 59 The ability to investigate visual fields and to analyse and interpret the results e 5 11 The ability to make an assessment of the fundus in the presence of media opacities Update Recommended CPD Record Activities na items 1 to 1 of 1 Ocular examination skills Sight Care Group Classroom based Structured Items 1 to 1 of 1 Return 2009 Aurion Learning All Rights Reserved Terms of Use Privacy Policy version 1 12 1 0 Figure 12 Development Goal Details Make the changes then click on OK Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development Reflecting on Goals Within each Development Goal Details section you may reflect on the goal in order to assess the impact of the goal on your personal development This is simply your own thoughts on a goal in order to assess how it has supported your professional development This information can be printed out to provide evidence to support your development during performance reviews or as part of external moderation and self assessment processes To Reflect on an Existing Goal Within the Plan screen click on a goal title All Development Goal Details are presented In the Completion Date and Reflection area click on Update The Edit Reflections screen is displayed which prompts for feedback on th
35. ription we had an in house delivery of the RIAI Clarigen seminar Note aft OW fd anaal Figure 19 View Activity Details An online record of evidence associated with this activity can now be uploaded using the feature at the bottom of the View Activity Details screen see the following section Click on Return to go back to the Find CPD screen Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 23 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development Activity Evidence RIAI cpdengage also provides a facility to keep an online record of evidence associated with each activity such as scanning in certificates project reports handouts etc to document your development N B All files uploaded must be no larger than 2MB To Attach Evidence to an Activity Within the Record screen click on an activity title All activity details are presented in the resultant View Activity Details screen Title Office delivery of RIAI short seminar on HR Training Type Structured CPD Hours 1 Learning Mode Formal Created 25 Mar 2009 Start Date 25 Mar 2009 Completed Date not completed Goal Description we had an in house delivery of the RIAI Clarigen seminar Note Add to Calendar Z Edit E Delete Reflect di Return Evidence You can upload evidence files or link to evidence files Add an evidence item Figure 20 Attach Activity Evidence At the bottom of the screen any previously
36. s option is available in the top right hand corner of ANY screen in RIAI cpdengage Once you have completed the form click on Send and your feedback will be emailed to the main RIAI cpdengage contact at Aurion Learning Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 30 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development 5 3 Resources and FAQs RIAI cpdengage provides a Resources area which is designed to store items of information which have been added by the RIAI and may be of use to members These include information pertaining to professional development activities details associated with national standards and the RIAI s policies and procedures To access resources simply click on the Resources link at the top of any screen p Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback FAQs Log Out ontinuing professional developmen continuing professionel development Home My CPD Record Find CPD Home gt Resources Resources more information Below is a list of resources You can search for a resource by its name Click the resource name to view more detailed information about the resource E Items 1 to 1 of 1 Resource Competency Standards Document contains full list of Competency standards and descriptions Items 1 to 1 of 1 2009 Aurion Learning All Rights Reserved Terms of Use Privacy Policy version 1 12 1 0 Figure 26 Resources Resources can be searched by content Simply enter text in the s
37. t you have set up CPD goals you will want to record any activities that you carry out when working towards these goals The Record section is where details of all planned activities are recorded These will then link back to your development goals CPD activities are defined within cpdengage as either being Approved or Self Defined Approved CPD is any CPD activity that has been defined by the RIAI and is listed under the Find CPD tab in cpdengage Self Defined activities are activities that you create yourself CPD activities whether they are approved or self defined can be Structured or Unstructured and include the following Structured CPD Provided that they confirm to the definition for Structured CPD activities qualifying as Structured CPD Activity can include All CPD designated RIAI events including educational events organised by Regional Groups etc Relevant online seminars such as those provided or recommended by the RIAI RIAI UCD Professional Practice Lecture Series Relevant educational events run by IEI SCS and other professional organisations Events recommended or listed by the RIAI in its CPD Resources information Relevant courses programmes run by recognised educational institutions Relevant conferences lectures seminars and workshops Structured site visits and study tours Technical demonstrations RIAI CPD Network seminars and visits The number of Structured CPD hours that can be claimed is limited to
38. to create architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements Critical CO d adequate knowledge of urban design planning and the skills involved in the planning process Critical Figure 9 Add a Development Goal Step 1 Click on a competency title to view the statements associated with the competency Select the appropriate statement s that you wish to attach to this development goal using the tick box provided and then click the next button at the bottom of the page You will only be able to link development goals to competency areas you have reviewed yourself against Aurion Learning 2009 version 4 CPD aurionlearning continuing professional development The next screen step 2 2 prompts for further goal details including a target completion date All fields are mandatory Home My Portfolio Plan Add Development Goal Add Development Goal Explain this page to me Step 2 2 Focus for this development goal Assessment of Visual Function Binocular Vision Anomalies Important Enter details of your planned Development Goal All fields are mandatory Enter a title and a brief summary description for this Development Goal as well as providing some information about your reasons for deciding upon this objective Press Next to access the final step of the Development Goal set up process Title Summary Why is this goal important to you
39. your personal development The Reflect process involves answering several questions relating to a specific activity in order to assess how it has supported your professional development and how you will implement the learning in your current practice This information can be printed out to provide evidence to support your development during performance reviews or as part of external moderation and self assessment processes To Reflect on an Activity Within the Record screen click on an activity title All activity details are presented in the resultant View Activity Details screen Click on Reflect The Activity Reflection screen is displayed which prompts for feedback on the activity All questions are mandatory continuing professional development Home My CPD Record Find CPD Self assess Plan Record Reflect Cycle Selector Cycle B Feedback Resources FAQs Log Out Home gt My CPD Record gt Record gt Office delivery of RIAI short seminar on HR Reflection Activity Reflections more information Add your reflection on this Activity and fill out the feedback form as required Note You must enter the End Date and save this reflection before you can mark this Activity as being complete Fields marked with an astrix are required Title Office delivery of RIAI short seminar on HR Start Date 25 Mar 2009 Completed Date Es Summary of key lessons learned Was this activity useful in relation to
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