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CLD Standards Council
Becoming a member
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Membership Information
Who can join CLD Standards Council?
Anyone working or volunteering in Community Learning & Development in Scotland can join.
Membership is free.
You renew your membership every 3 years.
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There are 2 routes to membership…
Registered Member
For those with a CLD Standards Council Recognised qualification at degree level or above.
Associate Member
For those without a CLD Standards Council Recognised Qualification at Degree level or above, but who are working or volunteering in CLD.
Also for those studying qualifications.
All members are listed on the CLD Standards Council Public Register.
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Membership Commitments
- CLD Values
- CLD Ethics
- Professional Learning
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CLD Values
- Self-determination
- Inclusion
- Empowerment
- Working Collaboratively
- Lifelong Learning
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Code of Ethics
- Primary Client,
- Social Context,
- Equity,
- Empowerment,
- Duty of Care,
- Self-awareness,
- Boundaries,
- Self-care,
- Transparency,
- Confidentiality,
- Cooperation,
- Professional Learning
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Professional Learning
What counts as Professional Learning?
- Conferences,
- Focussed Professional Reading,
- Work Shadowing,
- Training Events & Workshops,
- Peer Support,
- Professional Dialogue with Colleagues,
- Online Learning
…and much more.
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How much Professional Learning do I need to do?
The amount per year is based on the hours of CLD practice you undertake per week:
Part-time? E.g. 6 hours per week = 6 hours per year of Professional Learning
Full-time? 35 hours of Professional Learning per year.
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Why should I join?
What are the benefits of membership?
Here’s what our members say…
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Be part of a larger CLD community, Influence Policy, Solidarity, Virtual Meet-Ups, Reinforce our Profession, Access Training & Development Opportunities
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Join your CLD Professional Body today!
www.cldstandardscouncil.org.uk