Competence - Revision history

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	[https://www.cpicode.org.uk/ The Code for Construction Product Information], Version 1.0, published by CCPI in September 2021 defines Competent/Competence as: “application of skill, knowledge, experience, and behaviour consistently to achieve a specific outcome.”		[https://www.cpicode.org.uk/ The Code for Construction Product Information], Version 1.0, published by CCPI in September 2021 defines Competent/Competence as: “application of skill, knowledge, experience, and behaviour consistently to achieve a specific outcome.”
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		+	== RIBA campaign for competence-led approach to architects’ regulation ==
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		+	The RIBA is calling for a new regulatory approach to the built environment that focuses on public protection through reserved activities delivered by competent professionals. Under the current regulatory system for UK architects, only the title ‘architect’ is legally restricted, with no oversight of the competence of those who undertake architectural services or activities. This means anyone can perform the work of an architect, as long as they do not call themselves one. This does nothing to ensure quality or safety and places an unnecessary financial burden on the profession with little demonstrable public benefit.
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		+	The RIBA campaign recommends that there should be defined activities reserved to suitably competent professionals in relation to full planning applications, building control applications and final compliance certificates. While recognising that it may not cover all controlled building work, it should cover all significant building work where multiple consultants and contractors are appointed and bring alignment with the position in most developed economies.
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		+	The new framework strap line is to repeal, replace and regulate. Firstly to repeal and remove of the Architects Act 1997, replace it with new legislation that sets out reserved activities, and regulate by creating a Built Environment Council that oversees the construction industry professional charter bodies whose members are the suitably competent professionals.
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		+	RIBA suggests that this model would set out a clear statutory framework and would clearly define reserved activities helping deliver public protection. It would also provide a high level of accountability and assurance for protecting safety if applied to all significant building work.

	== APM competence framework ==		== APM competence framework ==
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	* Skills gap.		* Skills gap.

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	The competence framework for project managers in the built environment was launched in January 2024 by APM in association with CIOB and RICs. The new competence framework applies to the management of projects in the built environment following changes in the recently introduced Building Safety Act. It was introduced in response to learnings from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, this new framework is planned to have significant implications for project professionals working in the built environment. [https://www.apm.org.uk/v2/media/a1rnnoz0/apm-competence-framework-for-project-managers-in-the-built-environment-in-england.pdf The new framework can be accessed here.]		The competence framework for project managers in the built environment was launched in January 2024 by APM in association with CIOB and RICs. The new competence framework applies to the management of projects in the built environment following changes in the recently introduced Building Safety Act. It was introduced in response to learnings from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, this new framework is planned to have significant implications for project professionals working in the built environment. [https://www.apm.org.uk/v2/media/a1rnnoz0/apm-competence-framework-for-project-managers-in-the-built-environment-in-england.pdf The new framework can be accessed here.]
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		+	== BSRIA competence definition ==
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		+	The BSRIA guide to 'Commissioning Air Systems' ([https://www.bsria.com/uk/product/rqJzen/commissioning_air_systems_bg_492024_a15d25e1/ BG 49/2024]), written by by Keith Barker and published by BSRIA in March 2024, explains how to commission ducted air distribution systems in buildings. It was originally published in 2013, then 2015 with the latest update in 2024. It refers to a definition of competence simply as being 'The level of skill, knowledge, qualification and experience commensurate with the task at hand'.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

Editor at 07:08, 19 June 2024

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	= Competent person schemes =		= Competent person schemes =

−	The Competent Person Schemes (CPS) were introduced 2002 to allow certified businesses who are competent in their field, to self-certify certain types of building work as compliant with the requirements of the Building Regulations in England and Wales. For further information see the article competent person self-certifications schemes (due for an update) or follow this link: [https://www.gov.uk/building-regulations-competent-person-schemes/overview https://www.gov.uk/building-regulations-competent-person-schemes/overview]	+	The Competent Person Schemes (CPS) were introduced 2002 to allow certified businesses who are competent in their field, to self-certify certain types of building work as compliant with the requirements of the Building Regulations in England and Wales. For further information see the article competent person self-certifications schemes (due for an update) or follow this link: [https://www.gov.uk/building-regulations-competent-person-schemes/overview https://www.gov.uk/building-regulations-competent-person-schemes/overview].There is also an associated register of competent person schemes, whichcan be found here: [https://www.competentperson.co.uk/ https://www.competentperson.co.uk/]

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−	The Competent Person Schemes (CPS) ~~was intrduced~~ 2002 to allow certified businesses who are competent in their field, to self-certify certain types of building work as compliant with the requirements of the Building Regulations in England and Wales. For further information see the article competent person self-certifications schemes (due for an update).	+	The Competent Person Schemes (CPS) were introduced 2002 to allow certified businesses who are competent in their field, to self-certify certain types of building work as compliant with the requirements of the Building Regulations in England and Wales. For further information see the article competent person self-certifications schemes (due for an update) or follow this link: [https://www.gov.uk/building-regulations-competent-person-schemes/overview https://www.gov.uk/building-regulations-competent-person-schemes/overview]

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Editor at 07:02, 19 June 2024

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	However, neither competence nor incompetence need be permanent and even generally competent people can at times show signs of incompetence – and vice versa.		However, neither competence nor incompetence need be permanent and even generally competent people can at times show signs of incompetence – and vice versa.

−	= Building safety ~~developments~~ =	+	= Building safety competence =

	One of the key recommendations of Dame Judith Hackitt's 'Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety' report was the development of competence regimes for all of those who work on or impact safety of people in and about Higher Risk Buildings. As such the government funded the [https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/industries-and-sectors/construction-and-the-built-environment/built-environment-competence-standards/ Built Environment Competence programme] to develop a number of standards around competence, which are as a result [https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/products/built-environment-framework-for-competence-of-individual-principal-contractors-specification?version=standard freely available for download.]		One of the key recommendations of Dame Judith Hackitt's 'Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety' report was the development of competence regimes for all of those who work on or impact safety of people in and about Higher Risk Buildings. As such the government funded the [https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/industries-and-sectors/construction-and-the-built-environment/built-environment-competence-standards/ Built Environment Competence programme] to develop a number of standards around competence, which are as a result [https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/products/built-environment-framework-for-competence-of-individual-principal-contractors-specification?version=standard freely available for download.]

−	There are a number of ~~standarsd~~ aimed towards; professional institutions, licencing bodies and awarding organisations, regulators and enforcing authorities, principal contractors, clients, building owners and leaseholders undertaking repairs, maintenance and improvements (RMI) to buildings. These cover roles and responsibilities; skills, knowledge and experience; behaviours and ethics; additional competences for higher-risk buildings; and limits of competence.	+	There are a number of standards aimed towards; professional institutions, licencing bodies and awarding organisations, regulators and enforcing authorities, principal contractors, clients, building owners and leaseholders undertaking repairs, maintenance and improvements (RMI) to buildings. These cover roles and responsibilities; skills, knowledge and experience; behaviours and ethics; additional competences for higher-risk buildings; and limits of competence.

	There are four related standards available under the Built Environment Competence programme which include;		There are four related standards available under the Built Environment Competence programme which include;

	* BSI Flex 8670 v3.0:2021-04. Built environment. Core criteria for building safety in competence frameworks. Code of practice, was published on Apr 30 2021, and is currently under review.		* BSI Flex 8670 v3.0:2021-04. Built environment. Core criteria for building safety in competence frameworks. Code of practice, was published on Apr 30 2021, and is currently under review.
−	* PAS 8671:2022, full title: Built environment. Framework for competence of individual Principal Designers. Specification. ~~Itspecifies~~ competence thresholds that individuals are expected to meet when delivering or managing the duty ~~holderfunctions~~ of the principal designer, and additional competencies for working on higher-risk buildings (HRBs). Areas of competence include appropriate behaviour; legislative and regulatory framework for compliance; management of ~~designwork~~ compliance; and technical framework for compliance.	+	* PAS 8671:2022, full title: Built environment. Framework for competence of individual Principal Designers. Specification. It specifies competence thresholds that individuals are expected to meet when delivering or managing the duty holder functions of the principal designer, and additional competencies for working on higher-risk buildings (HRBs). Areas of competence include appropriate behaviour; legislative and regulatory framework for compliance; management of design work compliance; and technical framework for compliance.
−	* PAS 8672:2022. Built environment – Framework for competence of individual principal contractors. ~~Specifiescompetence~~ requirements for the duty holder role of principal contractor. It also describes specific competences ~~commonto~~ all principal contractors and those which are additional for those undertaking the role on HRBs. It covers roles and responsibilities; skills, knowledge and experience; behaviours and ethics; additional competences for higher-risk buildings; and limits of competence.	+	* PAS 8672:2022. Built environment – Framework for competence of individual principal contractors. Specifies competence requirements for the duty holder role of principal contractor. It also describes specific competences common to all principal contractors and those which are additional for those undertaking the role on HRBs. It covers roles and responsibilities; skills, knowledge and experience; behaviours and ethics; additional competences for higher-risk buildings; and limits of competence.
	* PAS 8673:2022. Built environment – Competence requirements for the management of safety in residential buildings. Specifies competence requirements for managing safety in residential buildings and other developments incorporating residential accommodation. It also gives guidance on detailed competences and the assessment of competence.		* PAS 8673:2022. Built environment – Competence requirements for the management of safety in residential buildings. Specifies competence requirements for managing safety in residential buildings and other developments incorporating residential accommodation. It also gives guidance on detailed competences and the assessment of competence.

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	The Competent Person Schemes (CPS) was intrduced 2002 to allow certified businesses who are competent in their field, to self-certify certain types of building work as compliant with the requirements of the Building Regulations in England and Wales. For further information see the article competent person self-certifications schemes (due for an update).		The Competent Person Schemes (CPS) was intrduced 2002 to allow certified businesses who are competent in their field, to self-certify certain types of building work as compliant with the requirements of the Building Regulations in England and Wales. For further information see the article competent person self-certifications schemes (due for an update).

−	= ~~Background~~ context =	+	= Building safety background context =

	== Hackitt review ==		== Hackitt review ==

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−	The Competent Person Schemes (CPS) was intrduced 2002 to allow certified businesses who are competent in their field, to self-certify certain types of building work as compliant with the requirements of the Building Regulations in England and Wales.	+	The Competent Person Schemes (CPS) was intrduced 2002 to allow certified businesses who are competent in their field, to self-certify certain types of building work as compliant with the requirements of the Building Regulations in England and Wales. For further information see the article competent person self-certifications schemes (due for an update).

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	== Competence ==		== Competence ==
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	* PAS 8672:2022. Built environment – Framework for competence of individual principal contractors. Specifiescompetence requirements for the duty holder role of principal contractor. It also describes specific competences commonto all principal contractors and those which are additional for those undertaking the role on HRBs. It covers roles and responsibilities; skills, knowledge and experience; behaviours and ethics; additional competences for higher-risk buildings; and limits of competence.		* PAS 8672:2022. Built environment – Framework for competence of individual principal contractors. Specifiescompetence requirements for the duty holder role of principal contractor. It also describes specific competences commonto all principal contractors and those which are additional for those undertaking the role on HRBs. It covers roles and responsibilities; skills, knowledge and experience; behaviours and ethics; additional competences for higher-risk buildings; and limits of competence.
	* PAS 8673:2022. Built environment – Competence requirements for the management of safety in residential buildings. Specifies competence requirements for managing safety in residential buildings and other developments incorporating residential accommodation. It also gives guidance on detailed competences and the assessment of competence.		* PAS 8673:2022. Built environment – Competence requirements for the management of safety in residential buildings. Specifies competence requirements for managing safety in residential buildings and other developments incorporating residential accommodation. It also gives guidance on detailed competences and the assessment of competence.
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		+	= Competent person schemes =
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		+	The Competent Person Schemes (CPS) was intrduced 2002 to allow certified businesses who are competent in their field, to self-certify certain types of building work as compliant with the requirements of the Building Regulations in England and Wales.

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	However, neither competence nor incompetence need be permanent and even generally competent people can at times show signs of incompetence – and vice versa.		However, neither competence nor incompetence need be permanent and even generally competent people can at times show signs of incompetence – and vice versa.

−	= ~~Recent~~ developments =	+	= Building safety developments =

	One of the key recommendations of Dame Judith Hackitt's 'Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety' report was the development of competence regimes for all of those who work on or impact safety of people in and about Higher Risk Buildings. As such the government funded the [https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/industries-and-sectors/construction-and-the-built-environment/built-environment-competence-standards/ Built Environment Competence programme] to develop a number of standards around competence, which are as a result [https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/products/built-environment-framework-for-competence-of-individual-principal-contractors-specification?version=standard freely available for download.]		One of the key recommendations of Dame Judith Hackitt's 'Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety' report was the development of competence regimes for all of those who work on or impact safety of people in and about Higher Risk Buildings. As such the government funded the [https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/industries-and-sectors/construction-and-the-built-environment/built-environment-competence-standards/ Built Environment Competence programme] to develop a number of standards around competence, which are as a result [https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/products/built-environment-framework-for-competence-of-individual-principal-contractors-specification?version=standard freely available for download.]

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	Competence can sometimes be ascertained on the basis of historical actions which can be projected into the future to give an idea of how someone might perform under a specific set of circumstances. So, on the basis of past work completed, an architect may be expected to do well (and so show competence) on a similar new building project.		Competence can sometimes be ascertained on the basis of historical actions which can be projected into the future to give an idea of how someone might perform under a specific set of circumstances. So, on the basis of past work completed, an architect may be expected to do well (and so show competence) on a similar new building project.

−	Competence may also be demonstrated by accreditation or qualifications, or by comparison with industry standards.	+	Competency and success usually go hand in hand: exhibiting competence is a vital characteristic for progression in any career. However, competence can be subjective – what may appear competent to one person may seem incompetent to another Competence may also be demonstrated by accreditation or qualifications, or by comparison with industry standards..

−	Competency and success usually go hand in hand: exhibiting competence is a vital characteristic for progression in any career. However, competence can be subjective – what may appear competent to one person may seem incompetent to another.	+	== Incompetence ==
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−	= Incompetence =	+

	The opposite of competence is incompetence which is a tendency not to do things well. An incompetent person generally makes mistakes, gets things wrong or does not perform to the required standard.		The opposite of competence is incompetence which is a tendency not to do things well. An incompetent person generally makes mistakes, gets things wrong or does not perform to the required standard.

	However, neither competence nor incompetence need be permanent and even generally competent people can at times show signs of incompetence – and vice versa.		However, neither competence nor incompetence need be permanent and even generally competent people can at times show signs of incompetence – and vice versa.
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		+	= Recent developments =
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		+	One of the key recommendations of Dame Judith Hackitt's 'Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety' report was the development of competence regimes for all of those who work on or impact safety of people in and about Higher Risk Buildings. As such the government funded the [https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/industries-and-sectors/construction-and-the-built-environment/built-environment-competence-standards/ Built Environment Competence programme] to develop a number of standards around competence, which are as a result [https://knowledge.bsigroup.com/products/built-environment-framework-for-competence-of-individual-principal-contractors-specification?version=standard freely available for download.]
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		+	There are a number of standarsd aimed towards; professional institutions, licencing bodies and awarding organisations, regulators and enforcing authorities, principal contractors, clients, building owners and leaseholders undertaking repairs, maintenance and improvements (RMI) to buildings. These cover roles and responsibilities; skills, knowledge and experience; behaviours and ethics; additional competences for higher-risk buildings; and limits of competence.
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		+	There are four related standards available under the Built Environment Competence programme which include;
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		+	* BSI Flex 8670 v3.0:2021-04. Built environment. Core criteria for building safety in competence frameworks. Code of practice, was published on Apr 30 2021, and is currently under review.
		+	* PAS 8671:2022, full title: Built environment. Framework for competence of individual Principal Designers. Specification. Itspecifies competence thresholds that individuals are expected to meet when delivering or managing the duty holderfunctions of the principal designer, and additional competencies for working on higher-risk buildings (HRBs). Areas of competence include appropriate behaviour; legislative and regulatory framework for compliance; management of designwork compliance; and technical framework for compliance.
		+	* PAS 8672:2022. Built environment – Framework for competence of individual principal contractors. Specifiescompetence requirements for the duty holder role of principal contractor. It also describes specific competences commonto all principal contractors and those which are additional for those undertaking the role on HRBs. It covers roles and responsibilities; skills, knowledge and experience; behaviours and ethics; additional competences for higher-risk buildings; and limits of competence.
		+	* PAS 8673:2022. Built environment – Competence requirements for the management of safety in residential buildings. Specifies competence requirements for managing safety in residential buildings and other developments incorporating residential accommodation. It also gives guidance on detailed competences and the assessment of competence.

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