Building standards: professional competency framework for verifiers
The Building Standards Professional Competency Framework for Verifiers (the PCF) provides an overarching framework that sets out standardised job role profiles for the building standards profession and the associated level of competence required for each role.
6. Competency levels
The principles adopted for the purpose of the PCF requires competencies to be assessed for each employee. Competency is rated in four levels:
Level 1: Awareness (A)
A basic knowledge of the subject and how it relates to the role.
Level 2: Appreciation (Ap)
A general background knowledge of the subject area, combined with an appreciation of intent. May require the specialist input of others to assess compliance.
Level 3: Understanding (U)
Sufficient knowledge and understanding of the factors (for example, legal and technical) involved to make informed independent decisions and assessments regarding compliance, including utilising input from other specialists.
Level 4: Comprehensive (C)
Sufficiently detailed knowledge, understanding and skills to make decisions on complex issues relating to the subject and the ability to commission and interrogate specialist assistance where necessary.
Contact
Email: buildingstandards@gov.scot