Building standards - verifiers: professional competency framework

6.0 Competence requirements

6.1 The competence requirements are set out within the CAS as noted below.

A - Core Knowledge and understanding – Legislation, procedures and technical handbooks [section 0-7]

B - Assessment of design and construction processes, buildings as systems, services and products

C – Compliance inspections - Assessment of risk levels – domestic and non-domestic

D - Enforcement - non-compliance, defective and dangerous buildings

Competency levels

6.2 The competency principles adopted for the purpose of the Professional Framework requires the following competencies to be assessed for each employee. Competency is rated in four bands:

Level 1 - Awareness (A) The individual has a basic knowledge of the subject and how it relates to their role.

Level 2 – Appreciation (Ap) The individual has a general background knowledge of the subject but may require the specialist input of others to assess compliance.

Level 3 - Understanding (U) The individual has sufficient knowledge of the principles of building design and construction in order to make independent decisions and assessments on the compliance of work meeting building regulations. This includes

a) Knowledge of building products and methods

b) Knowledge and skill in applying the powers in the Act and the Building Regulations

c) Ability to:

i. process applications for building warrant

ii. inspect building work

iii. accept evidence to allow the acceptance of completion certificate

d) Ability to communicate with internal and external people

Level 4 - Comprehensive (C) The individual has sufficiently detailed knowledge and skills to make decisions on complex issues relating to the design and construction of higher risk buildings and the ability to commission and interrogate specialist assistance where necessary.