Students are to prepare individually a PDP Personal Development Plan (Template provided) The aim of creating a personal development plan is to document a process of self-analysis, personal reflection and honest appraisal of your strengths and weaknesses. This should enable you to evaluate the value of the training you have received, and to consider your future career development. You are to do your PDP in 3 stages: Stage 1: Personal Analysis (Minimum 3 & Maximum 5 for each part) Stage 2: Setting Goals (Minimum 3 & Maximum 5 for each part) Stage 3: Personal Objectives (1 for each) You may base yourself on the following: Stage 1 - Personal Analysis. The first stage is designed to analyse your strengths and weaknesses. You will be able to draw heavily upon your career and the outcomes of courses that you may have attended. These should be supplemented by the perceived opportunities that will have been derived from your experience and any threats to your continued success. Stage 2 - Setting Goals. This involves setting new and clearly definable goals for yourself which are measurable. The example PDP (to be shown in class) provides clear guidance on identifying these. You will need to consult your immediate superior (your first reporting officer/line manager) during your Placement or your Mentor in the Workplace. Stage 3 - Personal Objectives. This stage involves setting out your personal objectives. These can also be set in context within your Placement as shown in the example or in your workplace. You may do Stage 3 Personal Objectives in 3 columns: Short Term Goals (next 12 months)/ Medium Term Goals (next 2 - 3 years)/ Longer Term Goals (beyond 3 years)