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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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Steve Coley backs programme to build our sector

Steve Coley backs programme to build our sector

Steve Coley, Immediate Past President of FIS is supporting the BuildBack Programme by providing work experience to four of the drylining trainees currently attending the two-week Specialist Upskilling Programme at South & City College, Birmingham. The trainees...

CSCS experiencing high call volumes

CSCS experiencing high call volumes

FIS members should be aware that there is currently a substantial call waiting time when telephoning the CSCS call centre run by CITB. We have heard reports of callers being left on hold for over an hour and/or being disconnected from the call when trying to renew or...