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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