FAQs

• What differentiates the Professional Recognition Awards?

  In general, the following levels of responsibility for Professional Recognition Awards would be appropriate:

  • City & Guilds Level 4: Candidates with supervisory experience
  • City & Guilds Level 5: Candidates with line management experience
  • City & Guilds Level 6: Candidates with middle of senior management responsibilities
  • City & Guilds Level 7: Candidates with strategic leadership responsibilities

• How is the work completed?

  To gain the Affiliateship, you need to show us that you have the experience that City & Guilds requires by writing a reflective account to provide real-life examples of your leadership actions.

  This must be illustrated by first-hand evidence, including witness testimony, to support your reflective writing.

• What kind of standards do I have to meet?

  Each level of Award has six broad standards to be met:

  • Commitment to Professional Standards
  • Communication and Information Management
  • Leadership
  • Professional Development
  • Working with Others
  • Managing Customer Expectations

• How long will it take?

  The time allowed for completion of an award is flexible over one year to suit your other commitments and pace of working. You will already have the experience you need when you enrol with Cadet Vocational College and most candidates find that they can complete in a shorter time than this.

• How to apply and eligibility

  You can enrol at any time of the year and the PRAs are open to anyone who has the experience of leadership and management that is required.

  This experience must be current (no more than five years old) and could have been gained either in an employed or in a volunteer role.

  Your eligibility for a particular level of award will depend on the kind of leadership experience you have.