INSML002 Develop your knowledge, skills and competence to meet the requirements of your work
Overview
This standard is about developing your own knowledge, skills and competence to meet the current and future requirements of your work. You monitor trends in your professional sector and area of expertise to support your personal and career development. You identify gaps in your knowledge, skills and competence; then plan and undertake learning and development activities to improve your performance. You regularly seek feedback and action it accordingly.
This standard is for all managers and leaders.
Performance Criteria
monitor trends and developments in your professional sector and area of expertise
evaluate the impact of trends and developments on your work role
assess the current and future requirements of your work role in accordance with the vision and objectives of your organisation
identify gaps between the current and future requirements of your work role and your current knowledge, skills and competence.
assess your own values, motivations and emotions
identify your own strengths and limitations
identify your learning and development needs
agree a development plan which addresses identified gaps in your knowledge, skills and competence
agree a development plan which supports your own career and personal goals
undertake the activities agreed in your development plan using preferred learning methods
seek new sources of support, when necessary
access available learning and development resources to support development activities
evaluate how learning and development activities have contributed to your performance
request objective, specific and valid feedback on your performance from colleagues, team members and customers
collate and analyse the feedback and take appropriate actions, where required
update your development plan in the light of your performance, development activities undertaken and any wider changes
reflect on your learning and work experiences in your continuing professional development (CPD) records
Knowledge and Understanding
General knowledge and understanding
1. how to evaluate the current requirements of a work role and how these requirements may evolve in the future
2. how to monitor changes, trends and developments in your professional sector
3. how to identify learning and development needs
4. how to address any identified gaps between the requirements of your work role and your current knowledge, understanding and skills
5. the key components of a personal development plan
6. the importance of taking account of your career and personal goals when planning your professional development
7. the different learning methods available and how to identify the methods of learning
8. the types of development activities that can be undertaken to address identified gaps in your knowledge, skills and competence
9. how to evaluate the extent to which development activities have contributed to your performance
10. how to update development plans in the light of your performance, any development activities and any wider changes
11. how to identify sources of feedback on your performance
Industry and sector specific knowledge and understanding
12. the industry and sector requirements for development or maintenance of your knowledge, skills and competence
13. the legal, organisational, codes of practice and policies relevant to your role and the activities being carried out
Context specific knowledge and understanding
14. your responsibilities for developing knowledge, skills and competence
15. the development opportunities and learning resources in your organisation
16. your continuing professional development (CPD) records and why these need to be kept up-to-date
17. your organisation's policies and procedures for personal development
INSML002 Develop your knowledge, skills and competence to meet the requirements of your work
Overview
This standard is about developing your own knowledge, skills and competence to meet the current and future requirements of your work. You monitor trends in your professional sector and area of expertise to support your personal and career development. You identify gaps in your knowledge, skills and competence; then plan and undertake learning and development activities to improve your performance. You regularly seek feedback and action it accordingly.
This standard is for all managers and leaders.
Performance Criteria
Knowledge and Understanding
General knowledge and understanding
1. how to evaluate the current requirements of a work role and how these requirements may evolve in the future
2. how to monitor changes, trends and developments in your professional sector
3. how to identify learning and development needs
4. how to address any identified gaps between the requirements of your work role and your current knowledge, understanding and skills
5. the key components of a personal development plan
6. the importance of taking account of your career and personal goals when planning your professional development
7. the different learning methods available and how to identify the methods of learning
8. the types of development activities that can be undertaken to address identified gaps in your knowledge, skills and competence
9. how to evaluate the extent to which development activities have contributed to your performance
10. how to update development plans in the light of your performance, any development activities and any wider changes
11. how to identify sources of feedback on your performance
Industry and sector specific knowledge and understanding
12. the industry and sector requirements for development or maintenance of your knowledge, skills and competence
13. the legal, organisational, codes of practice and policies relevant to your role and the activities being carried out
Context specific knowledge and understanding
14. your responsibilities for developing knowledge, skills and competence
15. the development opportunities and learning resources in your organisation
16. your continuing professional development (CPD) records and why these need to be kept up-to-date
17. your organisation's policies and procedures for personal development