3 . What level should I apply for ?
CIRO membership levels are mapped against :
• Operators work experience
• Breadth of knowledge
• Relevant POD experience
You do not need to step from one level to another to reach your desired membership level , your work experience and professional knowledge will determine the level of membership you will be awarded - so choose the right fit for you :
4 . What to include in your Upgrade Application
a ) Annotated C . V . b ) POD sections knowledge & experience summary c ) Additional evidence ( optional )
( a ) Annotated C . V . Your C . V . is an essential part of your application as it is the link between your career experience and the Professional Operations Development ( POD ) framework .
Go through your C . V . considering each role in relation to the POD sections and mark your C . V . the POD section number ( s ) it covers .
You can annotate the POD section number ( s ) directly onto your C . V . or use the summary template in Appendix 1 .
CIRO Upgrade Guidance Notes v5 Sep 2024
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