Competency and competency management systems in facilities management. Direct and accessible guidance from key subject overviews to implementing practical solutions

Knowledge Series KS21

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, 2017
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Mechanical & Electrical Supplement

Series

Knowledge Series

Abstract

Discusses competence and competency within the context of building engineering systems management in operational buildings. Areas covered include: UK legislation; certification; risk management; human resource and talent management; training and continuing professional development and the benefits of having a competency management system. Includes appendices 1-4.

Author

Gathergood, S., Hunter, S. and Harris, J.

History

Dated December 2017. Appendix 4 includes several sample competency assessment checklists (supplementary files). These can be accessed on the CIBSE website.

ISBN

9781912034390

Subjects

  • Building maintenance
  • Legal issues and management

Publisher History

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers received its Royal Charter in 1976. They promote careers of building services engineers by accrediting courses of study in further and higher education, and by approving work based training programmes. Their publications include technical guidance and codes which set the criteria for best practice in the profession.

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NBS

NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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