Continuing professional growth
FCSI’s CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH (CPG) PROGRAM
An FCSI consultant member engages in lifelong development to maintain and improve knowledge and skills for competent consulting. This includes continuous self-assessment to identify professional strengths and learning needs, establishment of short- and long-term goals for individual professional development, and selection of educational opportunities for which appropriate Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) are awarded to recognize achievement of these goals.
As of 2010, consultant members in the following categories must earn the specified number of CEUs each year in order to maintain their membership status.
Professional Members 12 CEUs
Senior Associate Members 6 CEUs
Associate Members 3 CEUs
FCSI provides the Continuing Professional Growth Program to support the lifelong learning for its consultant members. The following are the types of activities that qualify for CEUs.
CEUs |
Activity |
Examples of evidence |
|
Refer to division/local unit where exams are available |
FCSI Exams – (points awarded when each exam is passed) |
Certificate of achievement |
|
1 per hour |
Attendee – educational seminar |
Program and certificate of attendance |
|
1 per tour |
Tours of manufacturer’s/supplier’s facilities |
Program |
|
3 per hour |
Seminar presenter (sole) |
Program and copy of presentation |
|
2 per hour |
Seminar panelist |
Program and copy of presentation |
|
4 each |
Published article or book (sole author) based on 5000 word multiples |
Copy of publication |
|
2 each |
Published article or book (co-author) based on 5000 word multiples |
Copy of publication |
|
1 each |
Published article or book (contributing author — four or more authors) based on 5000 word multiples |
Copy of publication |
|
2 each |
Published software or book review |
Copy of publication |
|
1 per hour of instruction |
Related educational courses approved by the CPS |
Certificate of achievement/attendance |
|
3 each |
Attendance at industry trade shows/exhibitions |
Entry badge |
|
1 per hour |
Learning from pre-approved video or multimedia self-study program |
Details of program |
|
1 per article |
Reading on-line articles provided by FCSI and passing the quiz |
Evidence of achievement |
|
1 per article |
Writing a 10 question quiz for use by other members (copyright clearance and test with answers) |
Acceptance confirmation |
|
3 for minimum of 10 hours service per year |
Providing service to FCSI or other industry group that is not in direct competition with FCSI |
Listing of activities undertaken and dates |
Online CEU Quizes
Quiz on extending EPOSsibilbities to the kitchen
In line with Continuing Professional Growth, the attached quiz has been created to assist all members in gaining knowledge in the field of EPOS systems.
Feel free to down load the article, read and answer the associated quiz questions. In answering all of the questions correctly you will be credited with 1 CEU credit.
Note: Please submit your response to APD Administration at apd@fcsi.org to gain your credit approval.
Extending EPOSsibilities to the Kitchen: QUIZ.PDF
APD Quiz- Energy Saving Ventilation recycling systems
DIRECT LINK: https://fcsi.site-ym.com/surveys/?id=APD_ventilation_recycling
APD Quiz- Ewater Systems: The Clean Water
DIRECT LINK: https://fcsi.site-ym.com/surveys/?id=APD_Ewater_Systems
APD Quiz- Induction and low carbon cooking
DIRECT LINK: https://fcsi.site-ym.com/surveys/?id=Induction_Low_carbon
APD Quiz- The Use of UV light in Foodservice
DIRECT LINK: https://fcsi.site-ym.com/surveys/?id=APD_UV_Light_
APD Quiz- Use of Blast Chilling to Improve Hygiene and quality of Food
DIRECT LINK: https://fcsi.site-ym.com/surveys/?id=APD_Blast_chilling
Good luck!
Key For more information regarding Continuing Professional Growthplease e-mail APD Administration at apd@fcsi.org.