DAOD 5031-0, Learning and Professional Development

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Policy Direction
3. Authority
4. References

1. Identification

Date of Issue: 2003-01-31

Application: This is a directive that applies to employees of the Department of National Defence (DND) and an order that applies to officers and non-commissioned members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF members).

Supersession: DAOD 5038-0, Professional Development

Approval Authorities:

• Assistant Deputy Minister (Human Resources - Civilian) (ADM(HR-Civ)); and
• Chief of Military Personnel (CMP).

Enquiries:

• Director Learning and Professional Development Strategies and Policies (DLPDSP) for DND civilian learning and professional development.
• Director Training and Education Policy (DTEP) for professional development of CF members, other than collective training and adventure training.
• Director of Staff, Strategic Joint Staff (DOS SJS) for CF collective training and adventure training.

2. Policy Direction

Policy Statement

2.1 The DND and the CAF are committed to providing DND employees and CAF members with the learning and professional development necessary to support the mission to defend Canada and Canadian interests.

Common DND and CAF Requirements

2.2 Learning and professional development are planned, managed and coordinated to support the mission of DND and the CAF.

2.3 Learning and professional development respond to strategic guidance in the annual Defence Plan.

2.4 DND employees and CAF members share responsibility for their learning and professional development with their superiors.

3. Authority

Authority Table

3.1 The following table identifies the authorities responsible for implementing the policy:

4. References

Acts, Regulations, Central Agency Policies and Policy DAOD

• Financial Administration Act
• A Policy for Continuous Learning in the Public Service of Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (May 2002)
• Policy on Learning, Training and Development, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (January 2006)
• Defence Strategy 2020
• Defence Plan

Other References

• DAOD 5031-1, Canadian Forces Military Equivalencies Program
• DAOD 5031-7, Initial Baccalaureate Degree Programme
• DAOD 5031-10, Adventure Training
• Canadian Joint Task List
• Manual of Individual Training and Education, A-P9-050 publication series
• DND Human Resources Accountability Model Framework: Focus on Learning and Professional Development