Whats happening in June. Are the goal posts getting moved again?
I have cut and pasted this from"elesewhere". but may be of help
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The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET -
www.theiet.org) has announced that all Qualified Supervisors will - from July 2011 - have to hold higher qualifications. An industry wide agreement means that a Level 3 qualification, or equivalent, will become the minimum technical requirement for all new applications for the position of Qualified Supervisor:
This important decision highlights the importance of reflecting the industry's recognised standards in a Level 3 qualification. It also sets it as the benchmark for ensuring safety standards within the electrical contracting sector.
All new applications for qualifying supervisors who are legally responsible for the day-to-day technical activities of electrical companies in scope to Part P of the Building Regulations will require the new QCF Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Installing, Testing and Ensuring Compliance of Electrical Installation Work in Dwellings. This qualification will include the requirement to undertake an occupational competence assessment.
Qualified supervisors responsible for all types of electrical installation will require the new QCF Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Building and Structures). This qualification will require candidates to pass an assessment of occupational competence. Qualifying supervisors responsible for all types of electrical installation will require the new QCF Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (Building and Structures). Again, this qualification will require candidates to pass an assessment of occupational competence. The requirements are imposed on those applying for the post of Qualified Supervisor, but will not be applied retrospectively to Qualified Supervisors already in post.
Said IET Chief Engineer, Geoff Cronshaw: "The specification was prepared as part of the support of the electrical industry - and other interested parties - in introducing better electrical safety. It is absolutely right that industry continues to make its mark on regulation. This is a positive move for the industry."
The Electrotechnical Assessment Specification (EAS) Management Committee - chaired by the Electrical Contractors' Association's (ECA) Head of Technical Services, Giuliano Digilio - was involved in this universal agreement with the electrical industry partners. Giuliano Digilio commented: "The ECA welcomes this minimum technical requirement. Maintaining safe practice should be the driving force for anyone working in the electrical industry. Taking the decision to set the industry recognised Level 3 qualification as the minimum technical competence required for qualifying supervisors is a significant step towards delivering safe practice."
David Thomas, the ECA's Education and Training Manager said: "The ECA looks forward to the day when everybody working unsupervised on electrical installations is properly qualified to this standard."
In another comment, Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning Minister John Hayes stated: "This is a step forward for the industry and I hope to see others follow suit. Improving skills is essential for the success and reputation of UK firms, and this Government is committed to backing employers that want to raise standards. That's why we are reforming the skills system to make it more responsive to the needs of employers and the economy as a whole.
"Where employers believe there is a need for new professional standards to drive competitiveness, we will work with them to achieve this. A new £50 million Growth and Innovation Fund will support change, including through new occupational licensing arrangements, where it is most needed," concluded Hayes.
The IET committee that reached the decision is made up of representatives of trade associations, including the ECA, the Department for Communities and Local Government, the Electrical Safety Council (ESC), the IET and the competent person scheme.
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Personally, I see no reason why an individual competent person should not be responsible for his own work. That is what the small guy has to do. There should not be a get get out clause for the firms with 100 sparkylabourers and one crusty old g1t who signs anything and never sees the work done.
