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IAE FRAMEWORK

Occupation-led Professional Development Framework

The IAE framework begins not with “what did you study?” but with “in which occupation do you intend to develop?”

Two Fundamental Axes

Horizontal: Occupation / Committee

Professional committees are aligned with occupations; members first define their career direction, then enter the corresponding professional platform.

Vertical: Competency / Membership Grade

A, M, S and F are a development ladder combining education, experience, mentored practice, CPD and professional contribution.

Why an Occupation-led Model Matters

Traditional education can treat a field of study as a fixed destination, while real careers often change. IAE begins with the intended occupation, links the member to the relevant committee, selects role-relevant learning, builds practice through MP, and maintains capability through CPD.

If an occupation does not align with a university major, learning can be rebuilt around the knowledge required by the role. An occupation-led model makes the direction of learning clear again.

From Career Grid to Career Path

XChoose OccupationFind horizontal axis
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YBuild CompetencyMove upward
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GRIDYour Professional GridA → M → S → F