Prior to beginning my journey at the University of Waterloo’s School of Planning, I had preconceived notions regarding the expectations of the courses and had set forth personal goals and plans. The experience gained in these courses was greatly influenced by the Professional Code of Practice for the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI). These codes influenced my learning in the courses during my first term at the School of Planning and taught me valuable skills that have improved my morphing into a professional. This learning process has come with its share of challenges that were faced, and overcome, through perseverance and through the implementation of wisdom provided to me by my instructors and advisors. At this point in the term, I have achieved many things and have yet to achieve several things, however, the skills I have learned thus far, are crucial for my success here at the School of Planning and for future job and career oppourtunities.
Background
Planning is a highly professional field that requires the highest level of professionalism in all aspects of communication and interaction. These principles of professionalism are outlined under the Professional Code of Practice for the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI). As students in the School of Planning, it is a requirement upon us to begin practicing the implementation of these codes into our daily lives, as both, students and colleagues. Throughout this term, there are a few OPPI codes
“Explain how the application of relevant principles and values will enable professionals to provide holistic support for individuals who use social services.” (P1)
When planning assessment you need to gauge a clear idea of what level the candidate is at to see if they are ready to complete your planned assessment. There are many ways of achieving this knowledge. One method is observation in performance or another by taking an initial assessment test which have seven levels with the basic entry level 1 being the first.
Planning tools may need to be adapted and terminology often needs to be changed so that it can be understood by the person. It is essential that the person’s preferred ways of communicating are taken into account so that they can play a full part in the planning process
1. After viewing the F.A.T. City workshop clips, what did you see as one of the main “take-away” messages?
thoughtful planners like their 'organized ' counterparts… Moreover, visionary killers are said to be 'act focused ' because the act of killing itself is their immediate goal. Some visionary killers come to believe that they are someone else while others feel compelled to murder at the behest of entities such as the Devil or God. Both 'God mandated ' and 'demon mandated ' serial killers are fairly common and well documented (Bonn, para. 3-4).
Given the complexity of towns and cities, it is interesting to compare NSW legislation and planning instruments to other states within Australia, to discover ways to perhaps further improve the SILEP in NSW. This report will aim to help evaluate the implementation of the LEP Standard Instrument in comparison to other approaches to local plan making in Australia. The first section will look at the NSW local planning scheme for Leichhardt LGA. The second section the Victorian local planning scheme for Melbourne LGA as a comparison.
People should be in control of their own plans and the planning process is a key way of ensuring that they are at the centre of any support provided.” (Nolan, 156)
Creating action plans and reflective practice has helped me develop both personally and professionally. Through the duration of my health and social care course, looking back at the goals I had set myself in the beginning some were more realistic than others. However, an action plan gave me a better way of how to progress with my goals and targets. Designing an action plan in order to fit my individual needs also developed my organisational – being
What have you learnt about your own practice and/or development needs I have learnt about my setting policies and procedures and how to implement them. |
The Ontario Professional Planners Institute has outlined a standard of practice in which professional planners part of OPPI have certain rights and responsibilities. These guidelines are outlined in the Professional Code of Practice and focus on promoting higher professional standards by improving ethics and practice (OPPI, n.d.). The Professional Code of Practice is the basis for planning practice. The CIP outlines its core values which focus on addressing public interests and values. The values are standards that planners must consider when taking on professional planning responsibilities. The CIP is also broken down into three categories; planner’s responsibility to the public, to clients/employers, and their responsibility to other members
The purpose of this assignment is that I will be reflecting on my own engagement in professional relationships and establish key skills that underpin lifelong learning. I will also be looking into how to perform evidence-based practice and reflect on my capabilities and weaknesses identified in my SWOT analysis (see appendix 1) and personal development plan (see appendix 2).
3 Feb 2013 Traditional facilities planning includes, but is not limited to: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Scenario planning; Land use planning; Requirements generation; Facilities planning (small area planning); Transportation planning; Demographic analysis; Constraints analysis; and Serving as political/community liaison. Real Estate Real Estate professionals plan, organize, monitor and manage real estate activities. They also issue, execute, manage, renew, supplement, oversee, or revoke real estate documents. Real Estate professionals are also "accountable" for real and personal property for their Services' annual reports to Congress and the General Services Administration. Real Estate duties may require identifying, establishing, organizing or implementing real estate objectives, policies, and procedures.
Planning challenges: For Planners, the expanding human settlement and land use bring a range of specific challenges, such as housing people, creating employment and providing physical and social infrastructure while minimizing potential land-use conflicts and environmental impacts.
“Project management is a series of activities embodied in a process of getting things done” (Cleland, 2007, p.51). What stages would be involved on defining the ‘series of activities’ and what needs to be ‘done’? Would a complete definition of the project and its boundaries be directly linked to the project success?