FIS has been working with members and colleagues from across the sector to develop the competency frameworks for Complex Ceilings, Demountable Partitions and Service Moveable Walls, which are now available for a 30-day online review and feedback period (12 January to 11 February 2026).
This work is being carried out through the Industry Competence Steering Group (ICSG) Programme, a cross-sector working group, focussing on the development of competence frameworks for the built environment, raising standards. Set up in 2018 as the Competence Steering Group, several competence frameworks have been delivered. With the establishment of the Building Safety Regulator, a structure is in place to allow a focus on broader industry representation, engagement and alignment across multiple competence programmes.
We would encourage members to provide feedback and comments, as these frameworks define the Skills, Knowledge, Experience, and Behaviours essential for the trade. These frameworks will support the development of qualifications and demonstration of competence in the sector.
Link to the frameworks, consultations and webinars can be found below:
Complex Ceilings
Framework – 110291-citb-frameworks-t4-complex-ceilings-english-v3.pdf
Consultation – Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
Webinar: 6 Feb at 9am https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977918183531?aff=oddtdtcreator
Demountable Partitions
Framework – 110291-citb-frameworks-t4-demountable-partitions-english-v2.pdf
Consultation – Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
Webinar: 5 Feb at 9am https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977921644884?aff=oddtdtcreator
Service Moveable Walls
Framework – 110291-citb-frameworks-t4-service-moveable-walls-english-v3.pdf
Consultation – Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
Webinar: 5 Feb at 3pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/moveable-walls-service-technicians-webinar-tickets-1978090289304?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information on the Competence Frameworks click here