1、Building a safer future:Recognising professional development and competence in occupational safety and healthMike SmithHead of Awarding Organisation,IOSH15 August 2025Who are IOSH?Who are IOSH?The global Chartered body for Occupational Safety and Health professionalsA charity with a simple vision-a
2、safe and healthy world of work for everyone.About IOSHAbout IOSHCompetence:Dedicated to continuing professional development(CPD)Successfully completed the Chartered assessment processCommitment:Reached the highest professional standardInternational recognitionCredibility:Valued by employers and recr
3、uitersTrusted by the publicIOSH:competence,commitment and IOSH:competence,commitment and credibilitycredibilityTraining and accreditationProfessional bodyAwarding organisationWhat is a What is a professional professional standard?standard?Statements of the skills,knowledge and understanding needed i
4、n the workplace.Outlines expected behaviours and attitudes for individuals in a particular profession.Based on the concept of competence,defined as the ability to perform the activities to the standards expected in employment.What is What is competence?competence?Attitudes and behavioursSkills and e
5、xperienceKnowledge and understandingHow is the How is the standard standard developed developed and and maintained?maintained?Identify role/purposeConsultation and feedbackConfirm the key components of the job/occupation/membership gradeDefine the task or required outcomeAscertain the measureEvaluat
6、ion and review Purpose statement Scope Knowledge Skills Understanding BehavioursStandard Training Qualifications CPDMeasureEstablishing a benchmarkEstablishing a benchmarkAnalysisIOSHIOSH competencycompetency framework:framework:s shapedhaped bybyresearch,research,ready ready for