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The Company is committed to ensuring that all personnel are competent to discharge their duties safely, legally, and effectively. Competence within the organisation is defined in accordance with BS 8670-1:2024 as the appropriate integration of:
S – Skills
K – Knowledge
E – Experience
B – Behaviours
The Company recognises that competence is not solely demonstrated through possession of qualifications or cards, but through the consistent application of SKEB in live operational environments. This policy applies to Directors, Senior leadership, Project and Contracts Managers, Site Managers, Supervisors, Engineers and site Operatives
Where acting as Principal Contractor, this policy forms part of the organisational competence framework required under the Building Safety Act.
SkillsPractical ability to perform work tasks safely and correctly. Examples: Operating plant safely Managing temporary works Supervising lifting operations Conducting risk assessments | KnowledgeUnderstanding of: Legislation (HSWA, CDM, Building Regulations, BSA where applicable) Company procedures Industry standards Technical requirements of works |
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ExperienceDemonstrated history of: Applying knowledge in live environments Managing complexity and risk Delivering projects safely Working within similar project environments | BehaviourBehavioural competence includes: Safety leadership Ethical decision-making Risk awareness Communication skills Worker engagement Escalation of concerns Positive safety culture influence |
Behaviour is monitored through:
Site inspections
Behavioural observations - Non-conformance warning reports
Performance reviews
Incident investigation outcomes
Failure to demonstrate required behavioural standards may result in removal from role or increased supervision.
The Company will endeavour to recruit individuals who already meet required competency levels.
Valid CSCS/CPCS/NPORS CSCS affiliated card appropriate to role
No individual will undertake unsupervised work beyond their competence level.
Competence will be assessed through:
Verification of certification and training at site induction
Review of relevant experience at site induction
Supervisor sign-off
Performance monitoring - including Non-conformance warnings
Ongoing review during audits and inspections
Management roles require documented annual competence review including in one-to-one process. Principal Contractor roles may require project-specific competence validation.
| Position | Training Requirements |
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| Directors |
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| Head Office Staff |
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| Office Staff visiting sites |
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| Contracts Managers |
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| Project Managers |
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| Site Managers |
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| Groundwork’s Foremen |
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| Plant Operators (all) |
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| Groundwork’s Operatives |
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| Carpenter Foremen |
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| Carpenter Operatives |
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Snr. Engineers Setting out Engineers |
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Crane Team Members Appointed person
Lift Supervisor
Dedicated Slinger Signaller
Drivers (All) | CPCS Category A61
CPCS Category A62
CPCS Category A40
CPCS specific to TC being used. H&S Policy Briefing Crane Team Briefing |
The Company will monitor and refresh:
SMSTS / SSSTS
First Aid
CPCS / NPORS
Temporary Works
CSCS
MEWP / PASMA
Any time-limited qualification
Management and Operative competence review: Annually and via Ongoing via supervision and inspection. Monthly reports issued to all sites detail all trained held and highlights training approaching expiry 3 months ahead of expiry.
7th January 2026
