iPET Network scheme recognises on-going learning
iPET Network has launched the Performance Development Recognition (PDR) Scheme that will give animal care professionals the opportunity to have their years of experience and commitment to on-going learning within their industry recognised.
The scheme, which is available to anyone who is working in the veterinary or animal care sector, enables learners to record their experience and achievements on a range of courses, which will create an industry-recognised on-the-job record of achievements and skills.
The PDR scheme also recognises employers’ own training programmes and is flexible in the way it is delivered depending on the individual training provider or learner. The scheme can allow employers to offer opportunities of learning and achievement within their current roles and progression areas within their organisation through recognised training.
The scheme enables these businesses to have their schemes officially recognised by an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation.
iPET Network is to meet with employers, training providers and industry professionals at The Vet Show at London’s ExCel Centre on 17-18 November, to show them how they can enhance their business’s career development offer.
Sarah Mackay and Fern Gresty, of awarding organisation iPET Network, said: “Courses, events, seminars, workshops and even induction programmes can be PDR approved adding a mark of quality from a specialist Animal Care and Veterinary Science sector Awarding Organisation.
“iPET Network will support training providers in ensuring their courses are delivered to a high standard and consistently quality checked. Each course will be awarded PDR points that can act as a record of professional development.”
They added: “It is really important to all of us at the iPET Network that people working in the animal care and veterinary sector have their hard work and skills recognised.
“Many people working in these industries do not have formal qualifications, but years and years of valuable experience, which should not go unnoticed.”
