What are Competence Frameworks?

Competence Frameworks set out and define the competence requirements for individuals across the built environment. They are made up of a Route to Competence and a SKEB document (Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Behaviour) and an Implementation Plan

• The Route to Competence highlights the qualification routes available for individuals to achieve a level of competence.

• The SKEB statement listing the skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours (SKEB) required to obtain competence in the role(s) covered by the framework and show the training available to support those competencies and any re-validation requirements.

• an Implementation Plan, is a programme and timetable for each occupation to achieve full compliance with competence framework requirements, including delivery of the necessary training and assessment infrastructure.

Why is a Competence Framework needed for the construction industry?

As the Building Safety Act comes into effect, individuals are required to prove that they are competent to do the job that they are on-site to do, so it is imperative that we have competence defined for all (in scope) roles.

CITB supports Sector Lead Group 10 (SLG 10), a subgroup of the Industry Competence Steering Group (ICSG), to consult with industry to develop Competence Frameworks.

Competence Frameworks will help improve competence by providing clarity and consistency across the industry with links to accredited qualifications and approved training.

From standardising competence and identifying the qualification landscape, an implementation plan will be produced which will help address any gaps identified by the consultation process and the defining of the Competence Framework.

Working Group (WGs) requirements and typical timescales:

• industry experts familiar with the occupation

• approximately once or twice a month (virtually)

• face-to-face meetings if preferred by working groups

• meetings can be from one to three hours (in agreement with the working group)

On average, Competency Framework reviews run for 20 months. Digital Offline consultation (through email or survey) is offered for people who are time limited but want to be part of the consultation and have their say.

A further 30-day online review and feedback period will be available at the end of the consultation.

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Published Competence Frameworks

Find out about the published frameworks and those in development, browse all Competence Frameworks. 

Current Competence Framework Developments

Dates shown are completion dates. Competence Framework developments are managed on a 20-month timeframe.

Development of each Competence Framework pathway requires extensive research, role and functional analysis and engagement with the sector and collaboration of the wider Sector Sector Led Group (SLG10). As a result, the plan may change - including potential additions, removals and revisions to pathways