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FIS has been working with members to develop the competency frameworks for key occupations in our sector. These frameworks are now open for a 30 day consultation and your feedback is crucial in shaping the future of your industry ensuring a strong, sustainable future for the profession. Click on the occupations below for more information:

These frameworks define the Skills, Knowledge, Experience, and Behaviours essential for each trade. We encourage you to submit your feedback by 28 February 2025.

FIS Competency Toolkit

This Toolkit provides essential guidance and tools to support FIS Members in meeting new regulatory competence requirements, providing advice on CSCS, Competency Frameworks that support our sector and details information on how to create a Competency Management Plan.

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Reminder issued to avoid further competency crisis

Reminder issued to avoid further competency crisis

The Construction Leadership Council have issued a statement encouraging and reminding Industry Accreditation card holders to take action to retain their card in light of changes to “grandfather rights” that will be implemented from the end of 2024.  The statement...

New Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: fire door guidance

New Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: fire door guidance

New Guidance has been published by the Home Office to help conduct routine checks on fire doors and provide information to residents.  This guide is aimed at Responsible Persons carrying out simple checks upon a fire door. It is based on the assumption that the fire...

Changes to Building Regulations and Cladding Systems

Changes to Building Regulations and Cladding Systems

With the Building Safety Act now in force, we are seeing changes to the wider building regulations continuing apace.  Below are two key changes of significant note. The ban on the use of combustible materials in and on the external walls of buildings with a storey at...