Developing a reference profile
A starting point for professional bodies considering a profile for their discipline and jurisdiction.
What it is
Profile gap analysis compares the items, index values and Information Uses of two profiles. A carefully maintained reference profile can support discussion of role requirements; selecting it as a target does not establish its authority or assess an individual.
Organisation leaders can review the requirements associated with their work.
Practitioners can identify topics to discuss with a manager, mentor or educator.
Professional bodies can examine proposed requirements and their supporting evidence.
What a professional body can contribute
- Discipline expertise and a clear account of the work the profile should describe.
- Relevant sources, with permission to use the material where required.
- Participants who can review the proposed relationships and record their judgements.
- A plan for maintaining the profile as practice and source material change.
What needs to be agreed
- The intended audience, discipline, jurisdiction and profile scope.
- The supporting evidence, review process and responsibility for decisions.
- The development schedule, costs, attribution and publication arrangements.
- The permitted uses and any required outputs or integrations.
Next steps
Contact RPF with the discipline, jurisdiction and purpose you have in mind. These provide a starting point for discussing the scope; publication and delivery arrangements need to be agreed for each proposal.