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26 Aug 2019

Professionalisation of an occupation

Topics

Career development Continuous professional development Qualification development

The process of professionalisation incorporates two critical aspects. The first aspect includes the setting of requirements for practice within the occupation, while the second aspect is more outward looking and focuses on developing and influencing societal acceptance of the occupation as a profession.

The process of professionalisation incorporates two critical aspects. The first aspect includes the setting of requirements for practice within the occupation, while the second aspect is more outward looking and focuses on developing and influencing societal acceptance of the occupation as a profession. It is essential for associations and professional bodies to clearly define what professionalisation will mean for the occupation, the practitioners, as well as what it will mean to society as a whole. In order to do this effectively, it is recommended that a professionalisation strategy be developed.

This workshop will include insight into strategies that have been employed within a selected professional body, as well as considerations for the development of a sound professionalisation strategy. The intention of this workshop is to stimulate thoughts and discussions related to professionalisation, as well as assist attendees to conceptualise their organisation’s professionalisation strategies.

Ref: AFRAC19-TK97

Speaker

Nosheena Mansoor

Department Head, Member Relations, Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa

Nosheena Mansoor is an Education Specialist heading up the Professional Development Department for the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA SA). Nosheena has been working in Education for 12 years during which she has gained experience in various areas including facilitation, professional development, quality assurance, curriculum development, assessment and moderation practices and professional certification. Nosheena hold a B-Tech Degree as well as a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management and is currently finalising her Dissertation for her Masters in Education which is being completed through the University of Witwatersrand. The topic of Nosheena’s dissertation, “Competency requirements for Internal Auditors in South Africa” was selected with the aim of contributing to the professionalising professions discourse.

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