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Competency Matrix
Welcome to the CIEEM Competency Framework Matrix
Version 1.2
Steps for completing self-assessment:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
or completing self-assessment:
Study the definitions and descriptions of the four competency levels ( Basic, Capable, Accomplished and Authoritative) on the first
Familiarise yourself with the scoring criteria (Basic = 1, Capable = 2, Accomplished = 3, and Authoritative = 4). You may want to print out t
Competency Levels document for reference purposes.
Go to the Competency Matrix overview and familiarise yourself with the descriptions of the seven ecological/environmental competence t
seven transferable competence themes together with the subthemes. Identify which themes/subthemes apply to your work and then read
competence level descriptions. You may want to print off the Competency Themes document which provides a brief overview of what eac
includes.
Go to the Performance Indicator for the first relevant theme and assess yourself on a level of 1-4 as to how competent you are for each s
quite possible that for one or more subthemes you may be capable or accomplished but may have no competence or basic competence
depend on your practical experience and your role.
Your overall score is calculated automatically and shown in the table.This is shown at the sub-theme level at the bottom of the 'Performan
page and at the theme level in the 'your results' tab. The spider diagram that is generated indicates where your strengths are and where y
to develop increased competence. If you do not have competence in sufficient performance indicators for a particular sub-theme it will no
average and it will be shown as not applicable or 'na'.
Return to Overview
Key:
Ecological/environmental skills
Transferable skills
PI
Know
Any cell in the spread sheets with a small red triangle at the top right corner has
additional information viewable by holding the cursor over the cell.
Score
Category
Definition
Basic
Capable
Has the knowledge and experience essential to carry out standard activities
unsupervised confidently and consistently. Is likely to need to seek advice before
carrying out complex or non-standard activities.
2
Accomplished
Has the knowledge and experience of this activity to carry out complex, specialist
or non-standard tasks confidently and consistently. Is aware of alternative
options and approaches and can provide guidance, instruction and advice to
others on this activity.
3
Authoritative
GB=Great Britain
Descriptor of what competence at this level looks like NB: To be competent at this level you will be able to deminstrate the majority, if not all, of th
You recognise the terminology and concepts, and broadly understand what this activity is about.
You have a basic understanding of the importance of this activity.
You have some experience of practical application of this activity.
You would not be expected to undertake tasks in relation to this activity unless under suitable supervision.
You understand the terminology and concepts and are aware of any drivers supporting this activity.
You have experience of putting this activity into practice.
You can carry out this activity to the expected standard when straightforward, following advice and guidance if necessary.
You know where to source guidance and information regarding this activity and use this confidently.
You can identify when things are generally being done as they should and can spot if things are not right.
You can judge your own limits with regards to this activity and, if appropriate, who to defer to in the event of needing further advice.
You are knowledgeable in this subject and are capable of explaining it to a range of different audiences.
You have extensive experience of this activity in both straightforward and complex situations.
You can deal effectively with difficult or complex issues relating to this activity and consider alternative solutions.
You can make decisions confidently regarding this activity.
You can provide guidance, instruction and advice relating to others c and may provide mentoring and/or coaching in this activity.
You have a detailed level of knowledge relating to the subject and its application in many and varied circumstances.
You are able to share your knowledge with others have done so on many occasions with a wide range of audiences.
You are routinely consulted on this activity by others in the profession.
You can solve highly complex problems independently relating to this activity and may have set new related standards and industry benchmarks.
You routinely provide authoritative guidance, instruction and advice to others.
You may contribute to the development of industry policy, standards and guidelines relating to this activity.
You may be called upon as an expert witness in relation to this activity.
You may deliver training and education to others in this activity at all levels of competence.
(NB: At this level you may demonstrate only two or three of the descriptor statements)
RoI=Republic of Ireland
Species handling
Surveying
Sub-theme
Theme
Authoritative
Specialist on species
ecology and/or habitat
surveys within their
chosen field, and so often
consulted to provide
specialist advice on survey
design which may include
physical site features.
Provides advice and/or
training to others on
specialist, complex and/or
multi-disciplinary survey
design.
Specialist on survey
planning and fieldwork
skills within their chosen
field, and broad knowledge
outside of chosen field, so
often consulted to provide
specialist advice.
Recognised trainer for
survey planning and
fieldwork skills.
Specialist on species
ecology, identification and
evaluation, within their
chosen field, and broad
knowledge outside of
chosen field, so often
consulted to provide
specialist advice.
Recognised trainer for
species surveyors.
Specialist on species
handling techniques within
their chosen field, and
broad knowledge outside
of chosen field, so often
consulted to provide
specialist advice.
Recognised trainer for
species handling.
Specialist on habitat
surveys and evaluation
within their chosen field,
and broad knowledge
outside of chosen field, so
often consulted to provide
specialist advice.
Recognised trainer for
habitat surveyors.
Accomplished
Proficient in survey
planning, and in a range of
standard and complex
fieldwork skills within their
chosen field.
Capable
Confident in survey
planning and fieldwork
skills within their chosen
field.
Confident in appropriate
species handling
techniques in accordance
with industry accepted
good practice guidelines
where available.
Basic
Biosecurity
Specialist on species
management. Develops
best-practice guidance on
this topic and provides
advice to others. Develops
experimental and/or
innovative techniques.
Provides innovative
solutions to resolve
complex or conflicting
constraints to contribute to
sustainable environmental
design for biodiversity
benefit. Is a recognised
authority on environmental
design solutions.
Frequently acts as
Environmental Coordinator
involved in project design
and implementation on
large-scale and/or
complex projects involving
multidisciplinary teams.
Contributes significantly to
industry-standard
guidelines on biosecurity
and routinely promotes the
importance of biosecurity
awareness to colleagues
and others. Leads on
developing biosecurity
controls and procedures
within large organisations.
Determines design
parameters and approves
detailed specifications to
contribute to sustainable
environmental design for
biodiversity benefit.
Supervises the design
work of others.
Leads an environmental
team on site focussing on
Ecological Clerk of Works
duties, but with a broad
understanding of
interactions between
environmental disciplines.
Leads on producing
environmental
management plans.
Species management
Specialist on habitat
creation/ enhancement.
Develops best-practice
guidance on this topic and
provides advice to others.
Develops experimental
and/or innovative
techniques.
Habitat creation/enhancement
Specialist on habitat
management. Develops
best-practice guidance on
this topic and provides
advice to others. Develops
experimental and/or
innovative techniques.
Habitat management
Environmental
management
Environmental
assessment
Frequently takes
Able to undertake SEAs of
responsibility for ensuring limited scope or
biosecurity protocols are
complexity.
observed, and organises
access in compliance with
legal/client's requirements.
Demonstrates
understanding of the
context in which
sustainable environmental
design for biodiversity
benefit may be employed.
Demonstrates
understanding of the
potential environmental
risks of site work.
Complies with site-based
risk management
protocols.
Demonstrates awareness
of the need to follow
biosecurity protocols.
Complies with
organisational policies and
procedures.
Demonstrates
understanding of the
purpose of SEA and the
process involved. May
assist in some elements of
that process.
Formulation
Compliance
and enforcement
Environmental
governance,
legislation and policy
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Leads the EIA process;
negotiates the interface
with the planning regime
and with other professional
disciplines. Acts as an
Expert Witness. May
produce guidance on EIA,
and provide training to
others.
Undertakes large-scale
and complex EcIAs. Leads
on or contributes
significantly to industry
guidance.
Recognised authority on
compliance and
enforcement and a source
of advice to others on
complex cases. Able to act
as an Expert Witness.
Coordinates and
undertakes EIAs, and
coordinates the production
of Environmental
Statements covering all
disciplines.
Undertakes small-scale
and large-scale EcIAs in
accordance with good
practice guidelines.
Supervises the work of
others.
Able to identify
assessment requirements
and review complex
submissions and assess
their adequacy. Identifies
appropriate
recommendations and
conditions.
Demonstrates
understanding of and
applies national, European
and International
environmental legislation,
policy and guidance for
range of fields, and in
complex scenarios.
Supports others in
understanding and
applying these topics.
Able to lead an
enforcement activity and
prepare casework
documents for complex
cases. Able to supervise
others.
Able to undertake an
HRA/NIS of limited scope
or complexity.
Able to identify
environmental assessment
requirements and review
straightforward
submissions and assess
their adequacy. Able to
identify appropriate
recommendations and
conditions.
Demonstrates
understanding of and
applies national, European
and International
environmental legislation,
policy and guidance for
their chosen field in simple
scenarios.
Demonstrates
understanding of the
purpose of, the process
involved, and may assist
in some elements of that
process.
Demonstrates
understanding of the
purpose and process of
EcIA and awareness of
good practice guidelines.
May assist in some parts
of the EcIA process.
Demonstrates
understanding of the
purpose of HRA/NIS and
when it might be
necessary.
Demonstrates
understanding of the
requirements, the steps
involved and recognises
the likely outputs of SEA,
EIA and HRA/NIS.
Demonstrates
understanding of
compliance/noncompliance and the range
of enforcement options
available. Able to assist in
the preparation of
casework documents.
Formal ecological
teaching and training
Raising environmental
awareness
Public awareness
and education
Analysis
Implementation
Scientific method
Design
Advises on formulating
complex scientific
questions, and designing
investigative
methodologies to test
these.
Champions stakeholder
engagement and building
partnerships with a range
of stakeholders. Effectively
manages large and
complex stakeholder
engagement projects.
Champions environmental
awareness to a range of
audiences, using a range
of media. Directs the
development of
programmes and provides
motivation to those outside
of the environmental field.
Formulates complex
scientific questions,
designs investigative
methodologies to test
these, and supervises
simple investigative design
by others.
Independently interprets
data and produces
accurate, factual and well
written conclusions for
technical and nontechnical audiences.
Provides guidance to
others on data
interpretation and
reporting.
Implements a simple
scientific methodology
independently and more
complex methodologies
under guidance.
Determines what
appropriate analyses to
use, and carries out
complex analyses under
guidance.
Interprets complex
research data under
guidance, recognise
flawed data, and draws
and presents simple
conclusions.
Participates in stakeholder
engagements as a
practitioner or respondent.
Plans and implements
straightforward
consultation exercises and
negotiates acceptable
outcomes. Maintains
relationships with partners.
Demonstrates awareness
of a range of
methodologies that can be
used to investigate
scientific questions. Aware
of a range of types of data.
Formulates hypotheses
and designs simple
methodologies to test
these under guidance.
Able to implement
components of a scientific
methodology under
guidance.
Able to explain to
peers/colleagues the
importance of
environmental awareness,
using one or more media.
Supports others in
delivering activities and
events to raise
environmental awareness.
Managing quality
Environmental resource
efficiency
Business planning
Managing business
Customer care
Business management
Professional conduct
Professional conduct
Sub-theme
Theme
Authoritative
Promotes a culture of
quality excellence in all
aspects of an
organisation's
performance. Reports on
quality management to
external stakeholders.
Leads on organisational
strategic planning, and
promotes awareness of
the strategy to others in an
organisation.
Demonstrates the
organisation's vision and
values by example.
Director-level responsibility
for operational business
management, including
financial, change and risk
management.
Manages complex
customer interactions.
Builds networks to
improve customer service
and develop 'trusted
partnerships'. Champions
excellent customer
management throughout
organisation.
Accomplished
Coordinates the
production of
strategic/annual business
plans. Uses strategic
business tools and
undertakes risk
management.
Contributes to overall
business management,
across a range of
activities. Reports on
business management for
a project or team or
department.
Shows commitment to
developing and
maintaining good
customer relationships.
Demonstrates skill in
dealing with difficult
customers, using tact and
negotiating skills to broker
acceptable solutions.
Capable
Contributes to the
development of targets for
resource
efficiency. Understands
how these targets are
measured/monitored and
the value of feedback.
Understands
organisation's visions and
values and reflects them in
own behaviour.
Contributes to strategic
planning.
Shows good
understanding of
customer's needs and
drivers, and demonstrates
good customer interface
skills.
Basic
Demonstrate a personal
commitment to
professional standards.
Recognises obligations to
the environment.
Undertakes CPD. Works
impartially, honestly and
with scientific rigour.
Demonstrates awareness
of organisational quality
management protocols
and understands what is
meant by 'good quality'.
Demonstrates a
commitment to the quality
of own work, and
understands how own
actions contribute to the
quality of services
provided by others.
Demonstrates awareness
of organisation's
vision/values, and how
these influence and direct
own behaviour.
Demonstrates
understanding of how own
role and that of team
contributes to overall
achievement of strategy.
Demonstrates an
awareness of the
importance of good
customer service, and the
relevance of own
behaviour and standards
of work to this through
actions with internal and
external customers.
Numeracy
Report writing
Developing people
People management
Evaluating projects
Information management
Managing projects
Project management
ch competency level
Effectively manages
complex projects with
multiple stakeholders.
Sets organisational
standards for project
management, and trains
others in project
management.
Responsible for
establishing and promoting
organisational processes
for data management and
security.
Produces complex,
multidisciplinary reports.
Demonstrates a wide
range of writing styles
appropriate to the
audience. Promotes a
culture of good practice in
report writing.
Performs strategic
workforce planning and
plans recruitment to meet
identified needs. Carries
out 'top level' recruitment.
Identifies programmes to
grow people's skills in line
with organisation's
business requirements.
Develops and implements
organisational
performance development
systems and processes
such as performance
management, CPD
planning, mentoring and
work shadowing.
Frequently provides advice
and support to other
managers.
Implements complex
methods of data
management, and
provides advice and
guidance to others on data
management.
Independently produces a
range of detailed and
complex reports for a
variety of audiences. Able
to write technical content
suitable for non-technical
audiences.
Experienced at recruiting
staff. Prepares job
descriptions, person
specifications and
advertisements. Shortlists
candidates effectively in
line with good practice and
leads recruitment
interviews.
Leads mentoring
programmes. Proactively
seeks opportunities to
develop people's
confidence and skills.
Promotes a positive
culture of people
development throughout
an organisation.
Successfully manages and
develops challenging
individuals.
Complies with
organisational project
management protocols
and uses a range of tools
to effectively manage
simple projects from
concept through to
completion.
Undertakes project
evaluation of
straightforward projects
forllowing a set protocol.
May involve arange of
stakeholders.
Implements standard
methods of data
management, and
complies with legislation
appropriate for data
management and
protection.
Mentors people,
recognising their strengths
and areas for
development, and
identifies suitable
development activities.
Undertakes performance
development reviews.
Demonstrates awareness
of processes and systems
to manage projects
effectively. Supports
project manager(s) by
undertaking supervised
tasks.
Demonstrates awareness
of the rigour of good
project evaluation and
assists with project
evaluation tasks.
Demonstrates awareness
of the principles and
standard methods of
effective data
management. Aware of
data security, IPR and
copyright issue and
complies with
organisational procedures.
With supervision,
produces accurate
numerical calculations,
verifies own calculations,
uses correct SI units, and
interprets numerical data
over an appropriate
geospatial scale.
Understands equal
opportunities policy and
organisational recruitment
processes, and supports
others with recruitment
processes.
Constructively discusses
an individual's
development needs
following organisational
procedures.
With supervision,
produces clear, concise,
factual and accurate
written communications
using a good standard of
English.
Leadership
Task management
Communicate effectively
Self management
Team work
Builds new successful
teams as required. Able to
carry out analyses of team
dynamics, and continually
improve team
performance. Inspires
team members to strive for
excellence.
Demonstrates leadership
across an organisation,
and promotes a positive
culture. Commands the
respect of others, and
inspires technical
excellence and loyalty.
Steers organisation
through challenging times.
Communicates effectively
using a range of media
and inspires others
through their
communication. Adept at
public speaking, writing
(other than technical
reports). Uses innovative
and creative
communication styles.
Promotes a learning
culture across an
organisation. Inspires
others through own
commitment to CPD, and
support to team members.
Demonstrates leadership
across an organisation.
Motivates others to meet
or exceed their objectives,
through direction,
inspiration and effective
communication.
Communicates effectively
to a wide range of internal
and/or external audiences
using different media
including written and oral
presentations. Adapts
communication style
appropriately to the
audience.
Builds working
relationships within teams.
Identifies team roles,
strengths and
weaknesses. Responsible
for managing successful
small teams with a
common objective.
Communicates effectively
to colleagues/team
members. Demonstrates
the importance of listening
as part of effective
communication.
Performs effectively as
part of a team and
understands the
importance of good team
working relationships.
Understands leadership
role. Demonstrates good
leadership qualities and
sets example to others
through own behaviour.
Demonstrates
understanding of the
importance of
communication and uses a
range of communication
styles. Seeks advice in
challenging
communication situations.
Understands the
importance of CPD, and
carries out a regular
programme of CPD as
directed.
Knowledge
Surveying
Environmental management
Environmental assessment
Environmental legislation
Scientific method
Engagement
Public awareness and education
Conduct
Business management
Project management
Information management
People management
Self management
Health and Safety
Surveying
Environmental management
Environmental assessment
Environmental legislation
Scientific method
Engagement
Public awareness
Conduct
Business management
Project management
Information management
People management
Self management
Health and Safety
Your results
ental management
ental assessment
ental legislation
management
anagement
on management
anagement
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Surveying
0.0
Environmental management
0.0
Environmental assessment
0.0
Environmental legislation
Scientific method
Engagement
Public awareness
Conduct
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Business management
Project management
Information management
Self management
People management
Health and safety
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Infor
Overall
Surveying
1.0
Self management
Environmental management
Environmental assessment
Environmental legislation
0.0
Information management
Scientific method
Project management
Business management
Engagement
Conduct
Public awareness
Technical Competences
Surveying
Public awareness
1.0 Environmental management
Engagement
Scientific method
0.0
Environmental assessment
Environmental legislation
ement
sessment
egislation
od
Transferable Competences
Conduct
Health and safety
ment
ment
People management
Self management
Project management
Information management
ompetences
uct
1.0 Business management
0.0
Project management
Information management
SURVEYING (PI)
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Theme
Sub-theme
Surveying
Habitat/species survey
design
Select the most appropriate methods for ecological survey in line with bestpractice guidelines.
Identify and take account of any potential survey constraints (e.g. seasonal
constraints, permissions, species licences etc.).
Identify the intended method of analysis and presentation (e.g. mapping, sound
analysis etc.).
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Use orientation tools e.g. grid references, Global Positioning System locations,
compass and Ordnance Survey map.
Work within the remit of the risk assessment provided, being aware of potential
Health and Safety issues. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
Understand the principles behind the use of taxonomic keys and other
appropriate methods of field identification.
Identify the commonly found taxa/species associated with specific habitat types
using keys and field identification guides.
Identify the rare taxa/species associated with specific habitat types, using
appropriate keys and field identification guides.
Predict accurately the species associated with one or more habitat types.
Explain the distribution of species associated with one or more habitat types.
Species handling
Physical environment
survey
Read and interpret available maps, aerial photographs and spatial data to
describe topography, geology, soils and fluvial features.
Identify and predict the physical processes and the landform features and soils
that result, in particular fluvial, slope and coastal processes.
Define the role of past processes in the diversity of visible landforms and soil
types present.
Interpret climatic data relating to the present day and understand the impacts of
potential climate change scenarios.
Describe the rock and sediment types present and infer from their
characteristics the types of landform and soils likely to be present.
Describe the river channel and flood plain features present and understand
their relationship with the habitats present.
Describe the range of soil types present and their spatial variability at a range of
scales, and understand their relationship with the habitats present.
Understand and describe the role of climate (past, present and future) in the
diversity of visible landforms and soil types present.
Assess how the condition of the physical environment, in particular how it has
been modified, can impact on biodiversity.
1
1
1
Theme
Sub-theme
Sub-theme
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Competency
score
Surveying
Habitat/species survey
design
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Species handling
Species handling
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Physical environment
survey
0.0
0.0
0.0
Surveying
1.0
0.0
Not Applicable
na
Basic
Capable
Has the knowledge and experience essential to carry out standard activities
unsupervised confidently and consistently. Is likely to need to seek advice before
carrying out complex or non-standard activities.
Accomplished
Has the knowledge and experience of this subject to carry out complex, specialist
or non-standard activities confidently and consistently. Is aware of alternative
options and approaches and can provide guidance, instruction and advice to others
on this activity.
Authoritative
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(PI)
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Theme
Sub-theme
Environmental
management
Habitat management
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Habitat creation/enhancement
Species management
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
Biosecurity
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
Theme
Sub-theme
Sub-theme
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Environmental
management
Habitat management
Habitat management
0.0
Habitat creation/
enhancement
0.0
Species management
Species management
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Environmental compliance
Biosecurity
Competence theme indicative mean
1
1
1
Envionmental management
Habitat management
Biosecurity
1.0
0.0
Environmental compliance
Species management
na
Not applicable
na
Basic
Has a basic knowledge with a simple understanding of terminology and concepts. Has
some experience of practical application. Would be able to carry out standard activities,
under supervision.
Capable
Has the knowledge and experience essential to carry out standard activities
unsupervised confidently and consistently. Is likely to need to seek advice before
carrying out complex or non-standard activities.
Accomplished
Has the knowledge and experience of this activity to carry out complex, specialist or
non-standard tasks confidently and consistently. Is aware of alternative options and
approaches. Can provide guidance, instruction and advice to others on this topic.
Authoritative
Sub-theme
Environmental assessment
Strategic Environmental
Assessment (SEA)
Describe all stages of the SEA process including the legal requirements, the issues that drive them and the
risks associated with each stage.
Screen a plan or programme to determine whether SEA is needed and whether a Sustainability Appraisal
should be conducted.
Design an "options appraisal process" that can be used to assess plan alternatives and inform the plan-making
process.
Conduct an options appraisal and be able to make recommendations regarding preferred plan options from an
SEA/sustainability perspective.
Prepare a template for a SEA Report that outlines the significant effects of the plan alternatives and the
preferred option.
Develop robust mitigation measures at the strategic level that are relevant to the plan-making process.
Develop a monitoring framework that can be used to assess the significance of the effects of the plan.
Facilitate workshops that can inform the SEA and the plan-making processes.
Environmental Impact Assessment Screen a project in accordance with the EIA Regulations.
(EIA)
Understand the requirements of non-ecological environmental disciplines sufficiently to draft an outline EIA
Scoping Report.
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Theme
Sub-theme
Environmental assessment
SEA
EIA
EcIA
HRA/AA/NIS
Regulatory aspects
SEA
EIA
EcIA
HRA/AA/NIS
Regulatory aspects
Competency Score
(excluding na)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Envionmental assessment
SEA
1.0
Regulatory aspects
EIA
0.0
HRA/AA/NIS
EcIA
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
Not applicable
na
Basic
Has a basic knowledge with a simple understanding of terminology and concepts. Has
some experience of practical application. Would be able to carry out standard activities,
under supervision.
Capable
Has the knowledge and experience essential to carry out standard activities
unsupervised confidently and consistently. Is likely to need to seek advice before
carrying out complex or non-standard activities.
Accomplished
Has the knowledge and experience of this activity to carry out complex, specialist or
non-standard tasks confidently and consistently. Is aware of alternative options and
approaches. Can provide guidance, instruction and advice to others in relation to this
activity.
Authoritative
Return to Overview
Theme
Sub-theme
Environmental governance,
legislation and policy
Formulation
Theme
Sub-theme
Environmental governance,
legislation and policy
Formulation
Understanding and application
Compliance and enforcement
Formulation
Understanding and application
Compliance and enforcement
Competence Theme Indicative Mean
Envionmental legislation
Formulation
1.0
0.0
Competency Score
(excluding na)
0
1
1
1
Competency Score
(excluding na)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Not applicable
na
Basic
Has a basic knowledge with a simple understanding of terminology and concepts. Has
some experience of practical application. Would be able to carry out standard activities,
under supervision.
Capable
Has the knowledge and experience essential to carry out standard activities unsupervised
confidently and consistently. Is likely to need to seek advice before carrying out complex or
non-standard activities.
Accomplished
Has the knowledge and experience of this activity to carry out complex, specialist or nonstandard tasks confidently and consistently. Is aware of alternative options and
approaches. Can provide guidance, instruction and advice to others in relation to this
activity.
Authoritative
Return to Overview
Theme
Sub-theme
Scientific method
Design
Identify additional data sources (e.g. local record centres, NBN Gateway
etc.).
Implementation
Analysis
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Analysis
Use graphical analysis tools (e.g. tables, pie charts, graphs etc.) to present
data in an appropriate way.
Identify and explain that data may have limitations with respect to its
interpretation.
1
1
Theme
Sub-theme
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Scientific method
Design
Design
0.0
Implementation
Implementation
0.0
Analysis
Analysis
0.0
0.0
0.0
Scientific method
Design
1.0
0.0Implementation
Analysis
Not applicable
na
Basic
Has a basic knowledge with a simple understanding of terminology and concepts. Has some
experience of practical application. Would be able to carry out standard activities, under
supervision.
Capable
Has the knowledge and experience essential to carry out standard activities unsupervised
confidently and consistently. Is likely to need to seek advice before carrying out complex or nonstandard activities.
Accomplished
Has the knowledge and experience of this activity to carry out complex, specialist or nonstandard tasks confidently and consistently. Is aware of alternative options and approaches. Can
provide guidance, instruction and advice to others in relation to this activity.
Authoritative
Is widely recognised as an authority, both by others within the organisation and/or by external
peers, for the knowledge and experience they demonstrate in relation to this activity.
FORMAL FACILITATION,
CONSULTATION, ENGAGEMENT
AND PARTNERING (PI)
Return to Overview
Theme
Formal facilitation,
consultation, engagement
and partnering
Lead stakeholder workshops to get the most out of each opportunity, and each
participant.
Theme
Formal facilitation,
consultation,
engagement and
partnering
Sub-theme
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Competency
Score
(excluding na)
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Facilitation, consultation, engagement
0.0
0.0
0.0
1
1
1
1
Not applicable
na
Basic
Capable
Has the knowledge and experience essential to carry out standard activities
unsupervised confidently and consistently. Is likely to need to seek advice before
carrying out complex or non-standard activities.
Accomplished
Has the knowledge and experience of this activity to carry out complex, specialist or
non-standard tasks confidently and consistently. Is aware of alternative options and
approaches. Can provide guidance, instruction and advice to others in relation to
this activity.
Authoritative
Return to Overview
Theme
Sub-theme
Evaluate the success of your teaching programme and implement any changes informed
by feedback.
Produce well-reasoned and unbiased CPD training resources within your chosen
ecological/environmental field.
Design and develop a CPD training programme.
Deliver and assess a CPD training programme.
Evaluate the success of your CPD training programme and implement any changes
informed by feedback.
Explain to others (with a range of previous knowledge) the importance of biodiversity and
ecosystems, the principal threats to their conservation and actions that can be taken to
protect and enhance them.
0
0
Competency Score
(excluding na)
0
0
0
0
0
Research, produce and/or edit articles or other media formats (e.g. films, books, etc.) on
environmental issues.
Through advocacy and role modelling influence others to modify their own behaviour to
reduce their environmental impact.
0
0
Theme
Sub-theme
Competency Score
(excluding na)
0.0
0.0
0.0
Public engagement
Formal ecological teaching and training
1.0
0.0
0.0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Not applicable
na
Basic
Has a basic knowledge with a simple understanding of terminology and concepts. Has some
experience of practical application. Would be able to carry out standard activities, under
supervision.
Capable
Accomplished
Has the knowledge and experience essential to carry out standard activities unsupervised
confidently and consistently. Is likely to need to seek advice before carrying out complex or nonstandard activities.
Has the knowledge and experience of this activity to carry out complex, specialist or non-standard
tasks confidently and consistently. Is aware of alternative options and approaches. Can provide
guidance, instruction and advice to others in relation to this activity.
Authoritative
Is widely recognised as an authority, both by others within the organisation and/or by external
peers, for the knowledge and experience they demonstrate in relation to this activity.
PROFESSIONAL
CONDUCT (PI)
Theme
Return to Overview
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Professional conduct
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Theme
Professional conduct
Professional conduct
0.0
0.0
Professional conduct
Professional conduct
1.0
Professional conduct
Professional conduct
1.0
0.0
Not applicable
na
Basic
Has a basic knowledge with a simple understanding of terminology and concepts. Has some
experience of practical application. Would be able to carry out standard activities, under
supervision.
Capable
Accomplished
Has the knowledge and experience essential to carry out standard activities unsupervised
confidently and consistently. Is likely to need to seek advice before carrying out complex or nonstandard
activities. and experience of this activity to carry out complex, specialist or nonHas
the knowledge
standard tasks confidently and consistently. Is aware of alternative options and approaches. Can
provide guidance, instruction and advice to others in relation to this activity.
Authoritative
Is widely recognised as an authority, both by others within the organisation and/or by external
peers, for the knowledge and experience they demonstrate in relation to this activity.
Return to Overview
Theme
Sub-theme
Business management
Managing quality
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Assess team and individual performances against objectives and provide feedback.
Identify and influence needs and opportunities for environmental improvement.
Develop and evaluate opportunities and constraints for continuous environmental
improvement.
Influence others positively in respect of environmental issues, effects and sustainable
development.
Promote environmental improvement through customer and supplier networks.
See beyond strict legislative compliance and anticipate environmental trends.
Business planning
Managing business
Customer care
Theme
Sub-theme
Business management
Managing quality
Environmental resource efficiency
Business planning
Managing business
Customer care
Managing quality
Environmental resource efficiency
Business planning
Managing business
Customer care
Competence Theme Indicative Mean
Business management
Competency Score
(excluding na)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Business management
Managing quality
1.0
Customer care
Managing business
Business planning
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Not applicable
na
Basic
Has a basic knowledge with a simple understanding of terminology and concepts. Has some
experience of practical application. Would be able to carry out standard activities, under
supervision.
Capable
Has the knowledge and experience essential to carry out standard activities unsupervised
confidently and consistently. Is likely to need to seek advice before carrying out complex or nonstandard activities.
Accomplished
Has the knowledge and experience of thisactivity to carry out complex, specialist or non-standard
tasks confidently and consistently. Is aware of alternative options and approaches. Can provide
guidance, instruction and advice to others in relation to this activity.
Authoritative
Is widely recognised as an authority, both by others within the organisation and/or by external
peers, for the knowledge and experience they demonstrate in relation to this activity.
Theme
Return to Overview
Sub-theme
Evaluating projects
Theme
Sub-theme
Managing projects
Evaluating projects
Competence Theme Indicative Mean
Project management
Managing projects
1.0
0.0
Evaluating projects
Evaluating projects
Competency Score
(excluding na)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Competency Score
(excluding na)
0.0
0.0
0.0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Not applicable
na
Basic
Has a basic knowledge with a simple understanding of terminology and concepts. Has
some experience of practical application. Would be able to carry out standard activities,
under supervision.
Capable
Has the knowledge and experience essential to carry out standard activities unsupervised
confidently and consistently. Is likely to need to seek advice before carrying out complex or
non-standard activities.
Accomplished
Has the knowledge and experience of this activity to carry out complex, specialist or nonstandard tasks confidently and consistently. Is aware of alternative options and approaches.
Can provide guidance, instruction and advice to others inrelation to this activity.
Authoritative
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Theme
Sub-theme
Information management
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Numeracy
Report writing
Theme
Sub-theme
Information
management
0
0
Write clear, concise, factual, well-structured and accurate reports that are
fit for purpose.
Competency Score
(excluding na)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Information management
Data and document management
1.0
0.0
Report writing
Numeracy
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Not applicable
na
Basic
Capable
Has the knowledge and experience essential to carry out standard activities
unsupervised confidently and consistently. Is likely to need to seek advice before
carrying out complex or non-standard activities.
Accomplished
Has the knowledge and experience of this activity to carry out complex, specialist or
non-standard tasks confidently and consistently. Is aware of alternative options and
approaches. Can provide guidance, instruction and advice to others in relation to
this activity.
Authoritative
Return to Overview
Theme
Sub-theme
People management
Demonstrate an awareness of equal opportunities legislations and devise selection and short-listing criteria in
accordance with good practice.
Undertake strategic workforce planning and plan recruitment to meet identified needs.
Demonstrate good interview technique and sound judgement on recruiting and selecting volunteer and
permanent staff.
Developing people
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Leadership
Encourage behaviour that is consistent with your organisation's overall vision and strategy and the needs and
interests of key stake-holders.
Make sound decisions over complex issues over a wide work remit, balancing risk with desired outcomes.
Ensure that your personal behaviour, actions and words consistently reinforce these values and assumptions.
Develop and display innovation, creativity and inter-disciplinary working.
Makes strategic decisions with a wide impact across an organisation and demonstrates an understanding of the
implications of decision-making.
Theme
Sub-theme
Competency Score
(excluding na)
People management
People management
Recruitment and selection
1.0
Leadership
0.0
Team work
Developing people
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Team work
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Not applicable
na
Basic
Has a basic knowledge with a simple understanding of terminology and concepts. Has some
experience of practical application. Would be able to carry out standard activities, under
supervision.
Capable
Has the knowledge and experience essential to carry out standard activities unsupervised
confidently and consistently. Is likely to need to seek advice before carrying out complex or
non-standard activities.
Accomplished
Has the knowledge and experience of this acvtivity to carry out complex, specialist or nonstandard tasks confidently and consistently. Is aware of alternative options and approaches.
Can provide guidance, instruction and advice to others in relation to this activity.
Authoritative
Is widely recognised as an authority, both by others within the organisation and/or by external
peers, for the knowledge and experience they demonstrate in relation to this activity.
Return to Overview
Theme
Sub-theme
Self management
Task management
Communicate effectively
Competency Score
(excluding na)
0
0
Keep appropriate records to monitor your work and make them available to others.
0
0
Communicate clearly and effectively taking account of the needs of the audience (one
or more people), using the appropriate level of language and terminology.
Produce well-reasoned arguments and conclusions to negotiate the best outcomes for
the department/organisation/company.
Constructively challenge the ideas of others, show empathy and demonstrate effective
listening.
Give others the opportunity to ask questions and check their understanding.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Theme
Sub-theme
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Self management
Task management
Communicate effectively
Learning and development
Task management
Communicate effectively
Learning and development
Competence Theme Indicative Mean
Self management
Task management
1.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Task management
1.0
0.0
Learning and development
Communicate effectively
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Not applicable
na
Basic
Has a basic knowledge with a simple understanding of terminology and concepts. Has
some experience of practical application. Would be able to carry out standard activities,
under supervision.
Capable
Has the knowledge and experience essential to carry out standard activities
unsupervised confidently and consistently. Is likely to need to seek advice before
carrying out complex or non-standard activities.
Accomplished
Has the knowledge and experience of this activity to carry out complex, specialist or
non-standard tasks confidently and consistently. Is aware of alternative options and
approaches. Can provide guidance, instruction and advice to others in relation to this
activity.
Authoritative
Return to Overview
Theme
Sub-theme
Demonstrate an awareness of relevant health and safety legislation, organisational policy and procedures
and associated reporting procedures.
Maintain the safety and security of the working environment in accordance with relevant legal and
organisational processes and requirements.
Recognise existing and potential hazards and risks.
Select and apply the correct measures to control hazards and risks from work activities.
Take personal responsibility for own health and safety.
Promote an effective health and safety culture.
Implement safe working practices to keep self and others safe from harm.
Use and care for the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Ensure availability of PPE to those that require it.
Implement safety procedures safely, correctly and without delay in an emergency situation.
Carry out basic First Aid.
Carry out advanced/wilderness First Aid.
Use equipment and materials correctly according to relevant legislation and organisational requirements.
Keep health, safety and security records which are accurate, legible and complete.
Organise health and safety training.
Develop and implement health and safety management systems.
Undertake health and safety audits, ensuring compliance at team level.
Competency Score
(excluding na)
Competency Score
(excluding na)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Not applicable
na
Basic
Has a basic knowledge with a simple understanding of terminology and concepts. Has some
experience of practical application. Would be able to carry out standard activities, under supervision.
Capable
Has the knowledge and experience essential to carry out standard activities unsupervised confidently
and consistently. Is likely to need to seek advice before carrying out complex or non-standard activities.
Accomplished
Has the knowledge and experience of this activity to carry out complex, specialist or non-standard tasks
confidently and consistently. Is aware of alternative options and approaches. Can provide guidance,
instruction and advice to others in relation to this activity.
Authoritative
Is widely recognised as an authority, both by others within the organisation and/or by external peers, for
the knowledge and experience they demonstrate in relation to this activity.
Theme
Surveying
SURVEYING (Knowledge)
Return to Overview
Sub-theme
Habitat/species survey design
What are the appropriate survey methods and the best-practice survey guidelines.
The resources that are required to run a successful survey.
The range of analysis and presentation methods available and where their use is appropriate.
Where to obtain resources for a desk study.
How to collate and interpret desk study findings.
What limitations are associated with the use of desk study data.
Where to find information on geographical species distributions.
The geographical distributions of certain species.
How to orientate yourself using a variety of tools.
How to carry out a risk assessment, understanding the risks related to working on site.
The 'countryside code' and its national variations.
The legislation relating to rights to access public and private land under appropriate national legislation.
Your responsibilities to land owners/tenants for accessing land and your own/your company's liabilities.
What information to ask for and pass on when arranging access.
How to deal courteously and safely with members of the public.
The different types of taxonomic classification systems currently in use.
How to correctly name species.
How to classify species in a hierarchical fashion.
Relevant codes of nomenclature.
The importance of taxonomy for biodiversity conservation.
How to apply species keys and identification guides to identify a species.
How to survey for, predict and explain the distribution of species/taxa in a given habitat.
Species handling
How to handle a range of species within a particular taxonomic group with regard to their welfare and legal considerations and your safety.
The current level of protection afforded to certain species.
The rationale for using standard habitat survey assessment methods (Phase 1 Habitat Survey in UK/Guide to Habitats in Ireland).
The habitat definitions in the Phase 1 Handbook/Farmland Environmental Plan (FEP)/Irish National Survey Guidelines.
evaluation
How to classify habitat types according to appropriate definitions (Phase 1/Guide to Habitats in Ireland), and how to illustrate these habitats by
applying the appropriate mapping keys (Phase 1/Guide to Habitats in Ireland).
How to apply the appropriate national vegetation classification guidelines (NVC survey guidelines in GB/ Irish National Vegetation Database)
and be familiar with habitat categories used.
The appropriate survey methods for terrestrial, freshwater, coastal and marine habitats.
The ecosystem goods and services, and their value, provided by broad habitat categories in the UK and Ireland.
Physical environment survey
Professional Competency in Soil Science. Introduction to the Institute of Professional Soil Scientists 'Working with Soil' Scheme
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(Knowledge)
Return to Overview
Theme
Sub-theme
Habitat management
Habitat creation/enhancement
Species management
Sustainable environmental design
Environmental regulation compliance
Biosecurity
The limits of personal understanding, responsibility and liability, and when to seek
advice.
What animal species are considered alien or invasive.
Biosecurity
What animal species and/or survey methods require specific biosecurity practices.
How to identify alien or invasive animal species and/or those that require specific
biosecurity practices.
What plant species are considered as alien or invasive plant species.
How to identify alien or invasive plant species.
How to implement standard survey protocols that avoid or reduce the risk of spread
of alien or invasive species, and/or disease-causing organisms.
The legal requirements when dealing with alien or invasive plant species.
Who to contact and advise if alien or invasive species are found.
What appropriate methods exist for controlling alien or invasive species.
How to implement or oversee site management methods that avoid or reduce the
risk of spread of alien or invasive plant species.
Amphibians and chytrid disease: ARG-UK advice note 4 Amphibian disease precautions: a guide for UK fieldworkers
Theme
Environmental assessment
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
(Knowledge)
Return to Overview
Sub-theme
Strategic Environmental Assessment
(SEA)
The aspects of the environment assessed in SEA and when it is appropriate to undertake Sustainability Appraisal.
The different stages in the process and how they fit into the plan-making process.
The principles of each of the environmental topics that form part of an SEA and the issues that should be considered in the
assessment.
The principles of the plan-making system.
The role of mitigation and how to incorporate this into plan iteration.
The importance of options appraisal and how to do it to ensure SEA Directive compliance.
How to identify potentially significant impacts at the strategic level.
The most relevant aspects of case-law relating to SEA.
How to work effectively with plan-makers to deliver effective plans.
The linkages between SEA and HRA/NIS.
How to carry out consultations with the public and statutory bodies.
How to prepare compliant and user-friendly SEA Reports.
The role of the monitoring process and how to prepare a monitoring framework.
The general requirements of the EIA Regulations 2011.
What screening involves and the relevance of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 developments.
The general role and responsibilities of an Environmental Co-ordinator.
The key aspects of the Environment normally addressed in the assessment process and how these are addressed in an
Environmental Statement.
What scoping involves and how to engage consultees in the process (including how to prepare a formal Scoping Report and
how to obtain a Scoping Opinion).
The difference between embedded (or design) mitigation and other mitigation measures.
How to assess the significance of impacts, specifically in relation to integrity and/or conservation status, and to relate this to
a geographic scale.
The relevant legislation that transposes the EC Habitats Directive into national law.
What types of designated site require HRA/NIS under the Regulations.
The three tests under Article 6(4) of the Habitats Directive.
The HRA/NIS Process, specifically the main stages and what they entail.
The importance of integrity in understanding the significance of effects on qualifying habitats and species.
The relevance of a Natura 2000 site's Conservation Objectives in assessing likely significant effects.
How the burden of proof/level of evidence required varies between Screening and Appropriate Assessment and how the
Precautionary Principle should be applied.
How much information to collect for an Appropriate Assessment, and how this might differ from a normal EIA.
How to assess alternative solutions.
Who the Competent Authority is for different types of project or plan.
What constitute Imperative Reasons of Over-riding Public Interest, and how these reasons can differ depending on the
presence or absence of Priority Habitats or Species.
Regulatory aspects
How to determine whether or not significant effects on a European Site are likely.
Sub-theme
Formulation
The relevant drafting and approval processes for national policy, codes of practice and legislative
frameworks.
The relevant drafting and approval processes for International and European policy and legislative
frameworks.
The relevant local policy and strategic planning frameworks relevant to your chosen field.
The relevant national policy, codes of practice and legislative frameworks relevant to your chosen
field.
The relevant International and European policy and legislative frameworks relevant to your
chosen field.
The relevant processes to ensure compliance and enforcement of local policy and strategic
planning frameworks.
The relevant processes to ensure compliance and enforcement of national policy, codes of
practice and legislative frameworks.
The relevant processes to ensure compliance and enforcement of International and European
policy and legislative frameworks.
Theme
Scientific method
Return to Overview
Sub-theme
Design
Analysis
How to advise others on incorporating statistical analysis into the design of scientific methods.
How to write clear, accurate and concise evidence-based reports.
Implementation
Theme
Formal facilitation,
consultation,
engagement and
partnering
Return to Overview
Theme
Sub-theme
Public awareness
and education
PROFESSIONAL
CONDUCT (Knowledge)
Return to Overview
Theme
Professional conduct
Theme
Business management
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
(Knowledge)
Return to Overview
Sub-theme
Managing quality
Business planning
About the need for sustainable consumption and production and the
requirement to achieve more with less.
How to identify appropriate activities to meet strategic outcomes in line with
company/organisation values.
How to apply strategic planning tools (e.g. PESTLE, SWOT analysis,
competitor/other player analysis, risk analysis).
How to apply change management theory.
The different types of contracts and agreements and the correct ones to use
for a particular product or service.
The legal, regulatory and organisational requirements governing contracts.
Information on the political, economic, social, technological and
environmental factors that impact on work.
Customer care
Theme
Project management
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
(Knowledge)
Return to Overview
Sub-theme
Managing projects
cfa Business and administration NOS. CFABAA152: Plan, run and evaluate projects
INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT (Knowledge)
Return to Overview
Theme
Sub-theme
Information management
Numeracy
Report writing
Theme
People management
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
(Knowledge)
Return to Overview
Sub-theme
Recruitment and selection
Developing people
Team work
Leadership
Equalities Act
SELF MANAGEMENT
(Knowledge)
Theme
Self management
Sub-theme
Task management
Communicate effectively
Return to Overview
Theme
Health and Safety
Return to Overview
Sub-theme
Occupational Health and
Safety
Lantra Environmental Conservation NOS: LANCS2 Monitor and maintain health, safety and security; LANCS3: Promote, monitor and maintain health
# of occurrences
Version
14
Environmental assessment
ExcelPI'!D3:D46
97-2003
Environmental legislation
Excel
PI'!D3:D21
97-2003
Conduct PI'!D3:D9
Excel 97-2003
Information management
Excel
PI'!D3:D26
97-2003