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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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Withdrawal of the Construction Related Occupation (CRO) Card

Withdrawal of the Construction Related Occupation (CRO) Card

From 31 March 2017, the CRO card issued by Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) will cease. All CRO cards issued after October 2015 will expire on 30 September 2017 whereas cards issued before October 2015 will remain valid until their expiry date....

Phase Two Launch of CourseSight

Phase Two Launch of CourseSight

FIS Skills has announced that on Monday 13 February, phase two of CourseSight will go live, enabling every part of the construction sector to benefit from its functionality. The phase two version also includes electronic VQ grant fund claims for CITB-registered...

Training and skills funding available for SMEs

Training and skills funding available for SMEs

£3 million of CITB Training and Skills funding available for SMEs with less than 100 employees!  With up to £10,000 available per company, are you getting your share? Is your business development stifled due to a lack of skills? Are you putting off those important...