Checklist
The competency area(s) covered
Is the provision appropriate for this competency area?
For example, delivery of practical skills in a workshop setting
The learning objectives (in outcome terms)
Do the learning objectives match the competency area proposed?
Are the objectives outcome/output focused?
The outline of the content
Does the content match the learning objectives?
Is the content at an appropriate level or depth for what is proposed?
Does a manufacturer's presentation offer information on other equivalent products in the market place? Do you want to request to see the slides to be used?
The method(s) of delivery (modality)
Is the modality appropriate for the competency area, content and outcomes proposed?
The target audience (e.g. Dispensing Optician, Optometrist, Specialist)
Is the proposal appropriate and relevant for the target audience?
The name and background of the speakers/presenters of the CET event
Do the people involved have relevant experience?
The points requested for the CET event
Do you agree with the number requested, if no, please state reasons
Do you want to allocate different points for different target groups?
Learning Environment
Are the facilities appropriate?
Will there be appropriate and sufficient equipment ?
Will written support material be provided, if appropriate.
The self-assessment mechanism for evaluating the learning outcomes to be used by each individual.
Is the mechanism appropriate?
Peer Review Groups
Will be processed on an individual basis by the chairman and I-2 approvers.
Further guidelines are being developed for how peer review groups will be handled.
Post Graduate Qualifications, Diplomas, MScs, PhDs
Will be processed on an individual basis by chairman and I-2 approvers following the Scheme Guidelines.
Distance Learning
Is the number of words sufficient? (if text based), see section 2.2
Is the distance learning modality appropriate for the competency area and content proposed? (video, audio, text).
Does the number of MCQs match the points proposed?
Does the proposal include time for VRICS/MCQ's?
Other feedback requested from Approvers
The geographical location
Inform the Scheme Manager if you think this should be offered over a wider geographical area.
Any comments relating to a possible breach of Scheme Guidelines to be fed back to the Scheme Manager.
Points Allocation - from Scheme Guidelines
The points definition will be based on the definitions currently
operating in the voluntary schemes. In general CET points will be allocated as follows:
[a] Attending lectures: 1 credit per learning hour
[b] Attending workshops: 1.5 credits per learning hour
[c] Distance Learning see below
A minimum 2000 word submission, a minimum 60% pass mark:
- 2,000 to 4000 words plus minimum of 6 MCQs = 1 credit
- 4,000 to 6,000 words plus minimum of 12 MCQs = 2 credits
- 6,000 words +, plus minimum of 15 MCQs = 3 credits
Or short answer questions may be used, with a minimum of two words required per answer:
- 2,000 to 4000 words plus minimum of 3 questions = 1 credit
- 4,000 to 6,000 words plus minimum of 6 questions = 2 credits
- 6,000 words +, plus minimum of 8 questions = 3 credits
Web-based CET - see proposal
- 40 minutes (approx 6000 words) of on-screen lecture plus 12 MCQs = 2 credits
CD ROMs
- These are approved with reference to the guidelines for Distance Learning.
[d] Visual Recognition Tests
- 12 pictures/cases each carrying a question = 2 credits
[e] Peer Review Groups
- These will be considered and if approved, points allocated with reference to the guidelines for lectures, workshops and distance learning with reference to the Scheme Guidelines
[f] Diplomas, MSc, PhDs
- These will be considered and if approved, points allocated with reference to the guidelines for lectures, workshops and distance learning with reference to the Scheme Guidelines
[g] Poster Presentations
- These will be considered. Approvers must be satisfied that the poster proposal meets the criteria for approval. Points will be allocated on the successful completion of a number of MCQ questions. Same guidance as the criteria for allocating points to distance learning provision.