A commentary on routes to competence in the construction sector
Research Report 877
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Construction Management Supplement
Series
Research Report
Abstract
Looks at whether current routes to competence - qualifications, both work-based and college-based; short courses; safety passport courses; competent person development as well as on-the-job mentoring and general experience - are adequate for the sector and whether our understanding of what makes a construction worker 'competent', in the deepest health and safety sense, remains sufficiently robust for current-day needs.
History
This document may not reflect current standards and regulations but is available for reference only. Prepared by Pye Tait Consulting. Includes A commentary on routes to competence in the construction sector Annexes.
Subjects
- Legal issues and management
- Personnel management/employment
- Special subject areas
- Health and safety
Publisher History
The Health and Safety Executive work to protect the health and safety of people in the workplace by minimising risks. They achieve this through research, information and advice, promoting training, new or revised regulations and codes of practice, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
Information
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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