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2. Protecting people, property and the environment
Skills, Standards & Qualifications
Ruth Oliver
BAFSA SKILLS &QUALIFICATIONS ADVISER
3. British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association
(BAFSA)
Established in 1974, BAFSA is the UK’s trade association for the
fire sprinkler industry.
Members install more than 85% of the sprinkler and watermist
installations in the UK.
Works closely with government, fire and rescue services,
building control officers, insurers, architects and town planners
Represented on a range of government sponsored bodies and is
involved in participating in the decision making process in
respect of fire safety legislation, codes of practice and technical
standards.
4. BAFSA
A Vision for the future
Shared Vision of the future
Nationally recognised vocational qualifications
Recognised entry into the industry
Defined career pathways allowing individuals to aspire to
the various opportunities this industry can provide.
Apprenticeships
An increased pool of competent and talented individuals
across all disciplines i.e. installation, service, design,
management
5. BAFSA
Achievements
Achievements since November 2012
Labour Market Intelligence Survey (LMI) informing a
BAFSA Skills and Qualification Strategy
Developed Structure, Specification, Unit content and an
Assessment Strategy for an approved Level 2 National
Qualification (Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation) to be
delivered at two BAFSA preferred training providers.
Collaborated with NPTC to produce an upskilling award
Established a BAFSA Skills & Qualifications webpage
6. National Occupational Standards
During 2011 BAFSA helped draft the first UK government funded
National Occupational Standard (NOS) for Mechanical Fire
Protection.
Intended as a high level strategic overview of the individual
competencies required to fulfil the tasks within the UK workplace.
Are concerned with what people can do and how well they should
do it, (performance) not just what they know (Knowledge). A free
management tool available from BAFSA website.
In January 2012 the NOS Standard was published with any
future qualification being mapped against these NOS.
7. National Occupational Standards
Specifications of competence in
employment.
Benchmarks for occupational
performance.
Statements of industry good practice.
A tool for specifying and measuring
workplace competence.
Are: -
Are not: - Training courses
Qualifications
8. the relevant technical, planning and problem
solving skills;
the ability to work with others (i.e. comms
and team skills); and
the skills that enhance flexibility in
employment and opportunities for
progression.
Each standard specifies -
Supported by the essential knowledge and understanding
and the contexts in which competence is expected
National Occupational Standards
9. National Occupational Standards
115 Uses
• Training design
• Development of qualifications
• Writing job descriptions
• Specifying competencies
• Benchmarking and performance reviews
10. With
Performance + Knowledge + Range
Statement
National Occupational Standards
Workplace Activity (Element of Competence)
They are the Yard-Stick to measure workplace
performance (Remember the 115 uses!)
11. What you need to do
and
How well you must do it
National Occupational Standards
Performance Criteria =
12. What you need to know
and
Understand
In order to perform competently
National Occupational Standards
Knowledge Criteria
13. National Occupational Standards
Tell me exactly what I must do
&
how well I must do it
Assessment
& Feedback
Training when needed
Recognise
my performance
What do they mean to you?
15. BAFSA Skills & Development Committee
On the back of the NOS Development a BAFSA Skills &
Development Committee was formed with a remit:
‘To develop vocational qualifications and training to ensure
competency for persons working within the sector’
First formal meeting took place in November 2012.
13 regular members including installers, manufacturers,
suppliers, training providers and certification bodies.
Industry Qualifications, an Awarding Organisation working with
BAFSA.
16. Labour Market
Information & Intelligence (LMI)
Commissioned by BAFSA in 2014 to produce a report
reflecting the current state of training, qualifications
and the general state of the sector
It analysed the sector in terms of number and type of
employers, composition of workforce
Size and occupational breakdown, hard to fill vacancies
The results provided an assessment of current skills and
labour market needs
17. Relatively old – the majority 54% aged 40 or older
Only 12% is aged 16 – 24
Only 38% of organisations recruited anyone aged under
24 in the past 12 months
53% of organisations reported having ‘hard to fill
vacancies’
Stakeholders predict a ‘gradual ‘increase in their
workload
LMI Key Findings
Workforce
18. LMI Key Findings
Less than 50% of organisations have provided training to
a recognised qualification
Significant skills gaps were identified. These included
installation.
Knowledge was being lost as older workers left and no
skilled replacements
It identified that formal qualifications were required for
engineers and installers
Only half of organisations required sub contractors to
provide evidence of any recognised training
Skills and Qualifications
19. BAFSA
Skills & Qualification Strategy
Work with employers and providers to develop Skills and
Qualifications which ensure our work force are able to
deliver what is expected.
Provide skills development opportunities for those
already in the sector and also those considering a role in
the sector.
Ensure employers have a workforce equipped with the
skills they need.
Ensure employers make the most of the competency of
their work force to maximise business opportunities.
20. Initially intended for those working in the sector aged 18 +
To be delivered by BAFSA preferred training providers, through
blended learning in workplace and classroom (approx 340 hours
over 12 months, day or block release)
Demonstrating competence in :
Health & Safety
Awareness of regulations
Communication & customer care
Fire Sprinkler installation and handover
Managing resources
Productive working relationships
Development of a
National Qualification (Level 2)
Qualification Structure
21. Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation
Introducing existing practitioners to the skills and knowledge
required for installing Automatic Fire Sprinklers
5 technical Learning Outcomes:
Preparing the work environment
Cold Water Supply Regulations
Installing Fire Sprinkler Systems
Confirming installation meets specification
Maintenance checks
Qualification content
22. Development of a
National Qualification Assessment Strategy
Primary source of evidence should be naturally occurring
workplace activity or simulation providing conditions that
match realistic working environments.
Worked with IQ (BAFSA preferred Awarding Organisation) to
establish a robust method of external quality control.
Established criteria for Assessors, Internal Verifiers and
External (hold verifiable, relevant industry experience –
typically 5 years)
Assessment Strategy
23. Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation
Official Launches:
The Manchester College, 29 September 2015
Neath Port Talbot College, 28 October 2015
For further information email: qualifications:@bafsa.org.uk
or contact a College directly.
Qualification Enrolment
24. Developed by BAFSA Skills & Development Committee in
partnership with Neath Port Talbot College
Awarded by Agored (Cymru)
Delivering a qualification for the Active Fire Industry
Mapped to National Occupational Standards (industry
statements of competence, performance and knowledge)
Domestic Fire Safety (Wales) Measure
Upskilling Award
Award in the installation of
Automatic Fire Sprinklers
25. Developing Career Pathways
A career development framework that aims to support career-
long learning and professional development by recognising
education and training undertaken.
This framework will be developed by BAFSA members and be
freely available from the BAFSA website to those who work
within the mechanical fire industry i.e. fire sprinklers and to
those considering a career in this varied sector.
26. Future development
What’s next?
Ensuring that the workforce is competent to deliver what is
expected from it and encourage recruitment to the sector .......
BAFSA/IQ Skills Card
Traineeships / Apprenticeships
Scholarships
Level 3 qualifications
Leadership & Management qualifications
Training Passport
Mentoring Scheme
Course Accreditation
27. BAFSA
Thank you for listening.
Any questions ?
Ruth Oliver
Email: qualifications@bafsa.org.uk
Website: bafsa.org.uk