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CIEEM Competency Framework:

Competency Matrix
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1st July 2012

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'.

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Key:

Ecological/environmental skills
Transferable skills

PI
Know

Performance Indicator (You should be able to: )


Knowledge (You will know: )

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additional information viewable by holding the cursor over the cell.

Score

Category

Definition

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.

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

Is widely recognised as an authority, both by others within the organisation


and/or by external peers, for the knowledge and experience they demonstrate on
the activity.

GB=Great Britain

UK=United Kingdoms of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

Habitat/species survey design

Survey planning and fieldwork skills

Species identification and evaluation

Species handling

Habitat identification and evaluation

Physical environment survey

Surveying

Sub-theme

Theme

CIEEM Competency Framework:


Overview of technical ecological/environmental management competences re

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.

Proficient in crossdiscipline interactions


relating to one or more
aspects of the physical
environment and
biodiversity; provides
specialist advice to others
on design and
implementation of
appropriate surveys.

Accomplished

Designs more complex


and multi-disciplinary
surveys, and provides
direction and advice to
others on survey design.

Proficient in survey
planning, and in a range of
standard and complex
fieldwork skills within their
chosen field.

Proficiently carries out a


range of standard and
complex species surveys
and leads survey teams
within their chosen field.
Can reliably identify
common and less common
species within taxonomic
groups of their chosen
field.

Proficient in standard and


complex appropriate
species handling
techniques.

Proficiently carries out a


range of standard and
complex surveys and
leads survey teams within
their chosen field.

Proficiently carries out and


records complex surveys
of one or more aspects of
the physical environment,
and leads survey teams.

Capable

Designs surveys within


their chosen field involving
standard methodology and
industry-accepted good
practice guidelines.

Confident in survey
planning and fieldwork
skills within their chosen
field.

Carries out species


surveys and records
findings within their
chosen field in accordance
with industry accepted
good practice guidelines
where available and is fully
licensed, where
appropriate. Can reliably
identify common species
within taxonomic groups of
their chosen field.

Confident in appropriate
species handling
techniques in accordance
with industry accepted
good practice guidelines
where available.

Carries out surveys and


records findings within
their chosen field in
accordance with industry
accepted good practice
guidelines where
available.

Carries out standard


surveys of the physical
environment and records
findings in accordance
with industry accepted
good practice guidelines
where available.

Basic

Aware of the principles of


ecological survey. Can
identify survey objectives
for 'standard' surveys, and
select the most
appropriate survey
technique(s). Understands
how they are applied.

Has a basic knowledge of


survey planning and
fieldwork skills, and
developing further
knowledge by shadowing
others.

Has a basic knowledge of


taxonomy and
classification and can
identify some common
species. Carries out
standard species surveys
under guidance using
simple descriptive
techniques. Developing a
knowledge of species
surveying by shadowing
others.

Has a basic knowledge of


species handling
techniques, and carries
out standard techniques
under guidance using
simple descriptive
techniques. Developing a
greater knowledge of
species handling
techniques by shadowing
others.

Carries out standard


surveys under guidance
using simple descriptive
techniques. Developing a
knowledge of surveying by
shadowing others.

Carries out simple surveys


of the physical
environment under
guidance.

Environmental regulation and compliance

Biosecurity

Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)

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.

Undertakes SEAs of any


size/complexity. Often
called upon to provide
advice or peer review, or
develop plans based on
outcomes. Acts as an
Expert Witness. May
deliver formal training on
SEA.

Leads on medium to largescale habitat management


projects particularly those
that are complex, and has
sufficient experience to
advise others.

Leads on medium to largescale habitat


creation/enhancement
projects particularly those
that are complex, and has
sufficient experience to
advise others.

Leads on medium to largescale species


management projects
particularly those that are
complex, and has
sufficient experience to
advise others.

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.

Promotes the importance


of biosecurity awareness
to colleagues and others.
Consistently demonstrates
good practice in
implementing biosecurity
control processes.

Able to undertakes SEAs


for a range of policies,
plans or strategies, over
different geographical
scales.

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

Sustainable environmental design

Environmental
management

Environmental
assessment

ement competences required for each competency level

Implements medium and


large-scale simple or
small-scale complex
habitat management
projects following good
practice guidelines and
seeking advice where
appropriate.

Implements medium and


large-scale simple or
small-scale complex
habitat
creation/enhancement
projects following good
practice guidelines and
seeking advice where
appropriate.

Implements medium and


large-scale simple or
small-scale complex
species management
projects following good
practice guidelines and
seeking advice where
appropriate.

Uses best practice


guidelines to contribute to
sustainable environmental
design for biodiversity
benefit. Frequently
produces specifications for
small-scale projects.

Prepares a risk matrix and


proposes appropriate
controls. Acts as
Ecological Clerk of Works
as part of environmental
team.

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.

Implements simple smallscale habitat management


projects under supervision
from others.

Implements simple smallscale habitat


creation/enhancement
projects under supervision
from others.

Implements simple smallscale species


management projects
under supervision from
others.

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.

Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)

Habita Regulations Assessment (HRA), Appropriate


Assessment (AA) and/or Natura Impact Statements
(NIS)

Regulatory aspects of environmental assessment

Formulation

Understanding and application

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.

Able to undertake all


stages of an HRA/NIS in
complex and challenging
scenarios; negotiates the
interface with the planning
regime. Acts as an Expert
Witness.

Acts in the most senior


role for reviewing
submissions concerning
complex or major projects
or plans, for or on behalf of
a competent authority or
decision making body.
May produce guidance to
others.

Responsible for the review


of existing, and the
development of new,
legislation. Develops,
establishes and promotes
industry, national or
international policy and
guidance.

Leads on interpreting and


applying national,
European and
International
environmental legislation,
policy and guidance for
range of fields, and in
complex scenarios such
as major infrastructure
developments. Supports
and advises others in
understanding and
applying these topics. Able
to act as Expert Witness at
Public Inquiry.

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 undertake all


stages of an HRA/NIS in
more complex and
challenging scenarios.

Able to identify
assessment requirements
and review complex
submissions and assess
their adequacy. Identifies
appropriate
recommendations and
conditions.

Manages the review and


development of legislation,
policy and guidance,
based on consultation,
research or directives. Is
invited to directly
contribute to the
development and review of
legislation, policy and
guidance at a national,
European or International
level and does so
effectively.

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 EIAs of


limited scope or
complexity, and
contributes to the
production of
Environmental Statements
covering ecological
disciplines.

Able to undertake small


and medium-scale EcIAs
under supervision in
accordance with good
practice guidelines.

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.

Contributes to the review


and development of
elements of legislation,
policy and guidance.

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.

Provides support for the


Demonstrates awareness
development of legislation, of national, European and
policy and guidance.
International
environmental legislation,
policy and guidance and
how it applies to their
work.

Able to assess whether a


third party is compliant,
and propose appropriate
actions. Able to prepare
casework documents for
straightforward cases.

Demonstrates
understanding of
compliance/noncompliance and the range
of enforcement options
available. Able to assist in
the preparation of
casework documents.

Interpretation and evidence-based reporting

Formal ecological
teaching and training

Raising environmental
awareness

Public awareness
and education

Analysis

Formal facilitation, consultation, engagement and


Formal facilitation,
partnering consultation, engagement
and partnering

Implementation

Scientific method
Design
Advises on formulating
complex scientific
questions, and designing
investigative
methodologies to test
these.

Advises, teaches and


trains others on
implementing investigative
methodologies. Leads
investigative/research
teams.

Carries out complex


analytical techniques. Able
to teach and train others
on the application of
appropriate statistical
analyses.

Able to interpret large and


complex data sets.
Supervise and trains
others on interpreting and
presenting scientific
research to a range of
audiences.

Champions stakeholder
engagement and building
partnerships with a range
of stakeholders. Effectively
manages large and
complex stakeholder
engagement projects.

Delivers formal, advancedlevel teaching or training


and assessment on
complex
ecological/environmental
topics within their chosen
field.
Develops new courses
and teaching/training
programmes and
evaluates effectiveness.

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.

Implements all aspects of


a scientific methodology,
and provides guidance to
others on how to do this.

Carries out complex


analyses. Able to
contribute sound statistical
advice to the design of a
scientific methodology.
Supervises others in
scientific analysis of data.

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.

Plans, manages and


reports independently on
formal consultation
exercises involving a
range of stakeholders,
including those involving
stakeholder conflict.
Promotes the importance
of engagement to others.
Builds partnerships with
others.

Delivers formal, advancedlevel teaching or training


and assessment on
standard
ecological/environmental
topics within their chosen
field.

Designs and implements


multiple programmes to
raise environmental
awareness to a range of
audiences. Evaluates their
effectiveness and impact.

Formulates more complex


scientific questions, and
designs methodologies to
test these.

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.

Delivers formal teaching or


training and assessment,
as part of team, on
standard
ecological/environmental
topics within their chosen
field.

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 carry out


appropriate, simple
analyses.

Able to interpret simple


data under guidance, and
draw and present basic
valid conclusions using
appropriate presentation
tools.

Demonstrates awareness Provides support for


of the importance of
ecological/environmental
identifying and engaging
teaching and training.
with relevant stakeholders,
and developing suitable
partnerships. Plans and
implements consultation
activities under guidance.

Leads activities and


events to raise
environmental awareness
for a range of audiences.
Acts as a role model for
environmentally aware
behaviour.

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

CIEEM Competency Framework:


Overview of transferable competences required for each competency level

Authoritative

Promotes high standards


of professional practice
through example, by
setting standards,
promoting CPD and/or
teaching others.
Contributes to the work of
a professional body in
promoting standards.

Promotes a culture of
quality excellence in all
aspects of an
organisation's
performance. Reports on
quality management to
external stakeholders.

Responsible for setting


resource efficiency targets
for an organisation or large
directorate/department or
other assets that drive
broader corporate
responsibility/sustainability
goals. Responsible for
allocating responsibilities
and resources to achieve
these targets.

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

Supports and encourages


others to uphold
professional standards.
Sets an example and may
contribute to the work of a
professional body in
promoting and maintaining
standards.

Able to review and


approve the quality of
deliverables (or services),
and maintain a clear audit
trail. Undertakes audits
and makes
recommendations for
improvement.

Has ownership of resource


efficiency targets for a
team, work place or other
assets. Responsible for
programmes to meet these
targets, through raising
awareness,
communication and/or new
technologies.

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

Sets an example to others


through demonstrable
standards of good
practice.

Delivers work to a high


standard in line with the
organisation's quality
management protocols.
Ensures others are aware
of and compliant with
quality management
protocols.

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.

Plans the resources and


budgets needed to
achieve a component of
an organisation or team's
business
objectives/targets.

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.

Understands the reasons


for environmental resource
efficiency, and how to
modify/adapt own
behaviours to meet the
organisation's targets.
Contributes to meeting
identified targets.

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.

Aware of the principles of


business management,
and demonstrates
understanding of how own
work needs to contribute
to meet management
objectives/targets.

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.

Data & document


management

Numeracy

Report writing

Recruitment & selection

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.

Designs and undertakes


project evaluation of large
complex projects with
multiple stakeholders.
Projects will be at national,
international or global
scales. Designs protocols
for project evaluation that
are widely used by others.

Responsible for
establishing and promoting
organisational processes
for data management and
security.

Frequently uses complex


numerical techniques and
modelling and promotes a
culture of numeracy within
organisation.
Demonstrates innovation
in the use of numerical
techniques to solve
complex problems.

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.

Effectively manages largescale and/or complex


projects from concept
through to completion.

Effectively manages largescale and/or complex


project evaulations
involving mutliple
stakeholders using
protocols and methods
devised by others.

Implements complex
methods of data
management, and
provides advice and
guidance to others on data
management.

Effectively interprets and


explain complex numerical
techniques to a nontechnical audience. Uses
numerical models.

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.

Uses complex numerical


Independently produces
techniques and verifies the reports which clearly
calculations of others.
communicate the key
message(s), drawing
appropriate conclusions
and providing appropriate
recommendations.

Assists selection process;


attends interview panels;
demonstrates good
interview techniques and
judgement of character.

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

Learning and development

Occupational Health and Safety

Health and Safety

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.

Inspires others through


demonstration of effective
time management and
achievement, and leads by
example. Introduces time
management strategies
into the organisation.
Promotes a healthy worklife balance.

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.

Leads the development


and implementation of
organisational H&S policy
and management systems
in organisations that are
large, or diverse in the
range of services they
provide. Establishes
effective means of
communicating H&S
objectives and reporting
performance.

Responsible for building


and/or managing large,
complex or diverse
successful teams. Deals
confidently and effectively
with team conflict.
Manages large teams with
common and individual
objectives.

Demonstrates leadership
across an organisation.
Motivates others to meet
or exceed their objectives,
through direction,
inspiration and effective
communication.

Promotes the importance


of good time management
to team members. Able to
delegate effectively.
Identifies and uses a
range of time management
strategies to achieve
goals. Achieves a good
work-life balance.

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.

Manages own CPD and


sets learning objectives
which are in line with own
and organisational needs.
Understands own
preferred learning styles
and seeks appropriate
CPD opportunities to suit.

Leads the development


and implementation of
organisational H&S policy
and management systems
in organisations that are
small to medium-sized, or
offer a uniform set of
services. Develops and
promotes a positive culture
of H&S awareness and
management. Undertakes
H&S audits.

Builds working
relationships within teams.
Identifies team roles,
strengths and
weaknesses. Responsible
for managing successful
small teams with a
common objective.

Leads a team to achieve


results consistently.
Demonstrates good
leadership qualities and
sets example to others
(internally and/or
externally) through own
behaviour.

Manages own time


effectively, allocating
appropriate time to tasks
in order to meet deadlines
and complete work in an
efficient way.

Communicates effectively
to colleagues/team
members. Demonstrates
the importance of listening
as part of effective
communication.

Proactively identifies areas


for development and
identifies opportunities to
address them. Seeks
regular advice, support
and direction on CPD from
a line manager if
appropriate.

Produces and implements


standard and complex risk
assessments with
appropriate controls.
Identifies safe working
practices for self and
others. Promotes a
positive culture amongst
team members of H&S
awareness and
compliance with
organisational policy and
practice.

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.

Able to usually undertake


tasks in an allotted time
frame as directed.

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.

Aware of relevant H&S


legislation, and
organisational H&S policy
and procedures. May
undertake simple risk
assessments. Takes
personal responsibility for
own H&S, and for
implementing safe working
practices.

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Performance Indicators

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

Health and safety


People management

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

1.0 Business management


0.0

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

You should be able to:

Surveying

Habitat/species survey
design

Select the most appropriate methods for ecological survey in line with bestpractice guidelines.

Set survey objectives within best-practice guidelines.

Identify the survey resources required.

Identify competent surveyors.

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.).

Carry out effective consultation with client/stakeholders and incorporate


responses in survey design.

Develop a knowledge of the various sources of desk study information, what


data they provide and how they are used.

Collate and present desk study findings.

Interpret desk study findings in the context of the project.

Competency Score
(excluding na)

Survey planning and


fieldwork skills

Species identification and


evaluation

Use orientation tools e.g. grid references, Global Positioning System locations,
compass and Ordnance Survey map.

Make the necessary arrangements to facilitate a survey e.g. arrange transport


and accommodation, ensure tools and equipment are available.

Arrange access in compliance with legal and survey requirements.

Effectively use and maintain appropriate tools/equipment for a survey.

Work within the remit of the risk assessment provided, being aware of potential
Health and Safety issues. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.

Apply knowledge of the habitat/species to interpret observations in the field.

Name and describe the major hierarchical ranks found in taxonomic


classifications.

Place a species in its appropriate position in a taxonomic classification.

Understand the principles behind the use of taxonomic keys and other
appropriate methods of field identification.

Identify a range of commonly found taxa/species associated with recognised


broad habitat types, using keys and field identification guides.

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.

Assess species population size and favourable condition criteria of a species


where required.

Explain the distribution of species associated with one or more habitat types.

Species handling

Habitat identification and


evaluation

Physical environment
survey

Demonstrate safe and ethical species handling techniques.

Demonstrate compliance with the legislation and licensing requirements relating


to handling of any given species.

Demonstrate proficiency in animal handling techniques to meet the licensing


requirements of handling a protected species.

Perform standard veterinary tasks to maintain animal health.

Apply biosecurity measures associated with handling a given species or


working within its habitat.

Undertake a basic/rapid habitat survey (using Phase 1 Habitat Survey/FEP/Irish


National Survey Guidelines), and produce an accurate and legible coded/colour
habitat map with correct use of Phase 1/FEP/Irish National Survey Guidelines
habitat key.

Undertake an extended Phase 1 survey.

Undertake a National Vegetation Classification (NVC)-type survey (Phase 2,


Favourable Conditions Table).

Carry out a standard survey method appropriate to the habitat.

Apply the relevant criteria in order to assess the favourable condition of a


habitat.

Use recognised tools to identify and assess the ecosystem services


(provisioning, regulating, supporting and cultural) that could be provided by a
given ecosystem.

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.

Understand potential cultural heritage constraints associated with impacts on


the physical environment.

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

Habitat/species survey design

0.0

0.0

Survey planning and


fieldwork skills

Survey planning and fieldwork skills

0.0

0.0

Species identification and


evaluation

Species identification and evaluation

0.0

0.0

Species handling

Species handling

0.0

0.0

Habitat Identification and


evaluation

Habitat Identification and evaluation

0.0

0.0

Physical environment
survey

Physical environment survey

0.0

0.0

Competence Theme Indicative Mean

0.0

Surveying

Habitat/species survey design


Physical environment survey

1.0

Survey planning and fieldwork skills

0.0

Habitat Identification and evaluation

Species identification and evaluation


Species handling

Not Applicable
na

Competence sub-theme is not applicable to your experience

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 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

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 this
activity.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(PI)

Return to Overview

Theme

Sub-theme

You should be able to:

Environmental
management

Habitat management

Identify what practical habitat management techniques are available, what


they involve and how effective they are.

Demonstrate an awareness of current research relating to conservation


policy and practice of habitat management.

Design best-practice guidelines for habitat management programmes.

Identify suitable opportunities and location (with justifications) for habitat


management.

Assess the need for habitat management and justify your


decisions/recommendations.

Set appropriate objectives and desired outcomes for habitat management,


identifying which techniques are most likely to achieve these.

Undertake practical habitat management, using and maintaining


appropriate tools, machinery and/or chemicals.

Write and manage a habitat management programme.

Competency Score
(excluding na)

Habitat creation/enhancement

Species management

Evaluate whether a habitat management programme has been successful.

Manage designated sites and sites of importance to nature conservation.

Identify what practical habitat creation/enhancement techniques are


available, what they involve and how effective they are.

Demonstrate an awareness of current research relating to habitat creation


and enhancement.

Identify suitable opportunities and locations (with justifications) for habitat


creation, including opportunities to contribute to functioning networks.

Identify opportunities for habitat creation for multiple benefits e.g.


Sustainable Urban Drainage Schemes (SUDS).

Design best-practice guidelines for habitat management programmes.

Assess the need for habitat creation/enhancement.


Set appropriate objectives/desired outcomes for habitat
creation/enhancement, identifying which techniques are most appropriate
to achieve these.
Undertake practical habitat creation, using and maintaining appropriate
tools, machinery and/or chemicals.

0
0

1
1

Write and manage a habitat creation/enhancement programme.

Evaluate whether a habitat creation/enhancement regime has been


successful.
Identify what species management techniques are available, what they
involve and how effective they are.
Demonstrate an awareness of current research relating to conservation
policy and practice of species management practice.

Design best-practice guidelines for species management programmes.

Sustainable environmental design

Environmental regulation compliance

Set appropriate objectives and desired outcomes for species/livestock


management, identifying which techniques (e.g. captive breeding,
translocation, reintroduction, grazing levels) are most appropriate to
achieve these.

Undertake practical species/livestock management.


Write and manage a species/livestock management programme.

0
0

1
1

Evaluate whether a species management programme has been successful.

Identify sustainable design opportunities and constraints.


Design practical solutions (e.g. translocation) to address issues and
opportunities.
Work with clients and their designers/planners/architects to achieve
specified objectives for biodiversity benefit.
Design best-practice guidelines for species-specific structures/habitats to
benefit biodiversity.
Construct, following best practice guidelines where appropriate,
structures/artificial habitats to benefit biodiversity.

0
0

1
1

Produce landscape-scale conservation plans.

Promote and implement an ecosystem services approach to environmental


design.
Promote the planning and delivery of green infrastructure.

Promote and implement habitat connectivity and functionality.

Clearly analyse and evaluate environmental risk, through tools such as


aspects registers, risk registers or environmental management plans.

Produce risk assessments and method statements that control


environmental hazards.
Provide information for environmental inductions and training (tool-box
talks).
Undertake ecological surveys/inspections to facilitate works.

Identify and advise on mitigation/control measures required to minimise the


impact of works being undertaken.

Biosecurity

Produce/support applications for licences, permits and consents.

Implement permitting/certification procedures.


Supervise construction works to ensure control measures are appropriately
implemented.
Undertake compliance audits against site requirements, including those
arising from licences, permits, consents or planning conditions.

0
0

1
1

Contribute to the collection of environmental data relating to objectives and


targets.
Name and identify alien or invasive species.
Identify species and/or survey methods that require specific biosecurity
practices.

0
0

1
1

Apply appropriate biosecurity measures when carrying out surveys.

Instruct others on carrying out appropriate biosecurity methods.

Contribute to the development of appropriate biosecurity methods.

Advise on appropriate site management/construction methods that avoid


spreading alien or invasive species.

1
1
1
1

Theme

Sub-theme

Sub-theme

Competency Score
(excluding na)

Environmental
management

Habitat management

Habitat management

0.0

Habitat creation/
enhancement

Habitat creation/ enhancement

0.0

Species management

Species management

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

Sustainable environmental d Sustainable environmental design


Environmental compliance
Biosecurity

Environmental compliance
Biosecurity
Competence theme indicative mean

1
1
1

Envionmental management

Habitat management
Biosecurity

1.0

Habitat creation/ enhancement

0.0
Environmental compliance

Species management

Sustainable environmental design

na

Not applicable

na

Competence sub-theme is not applicable to your experience

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

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Return to Overview


(PI)
Theme

Sub-theme

You should be able to:

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.

Produce a Scoping Report for a SEA.

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)

Environmental Impact Assessment


(EIA)
Use the results of scoping and consultation to inform and revise both the survey and assessment methods.
Liaise with both the project team and specialists from other disciplines in the preparation of the Scoping Report
and Environmental Statement.
Undertake an impact assessment in relation to features and functions of the physical environment (such as
Regionally Important Geological Sites (RIGS) or LGS) of conservation importance or which support and
underpin biodiversity.
Contribute to the preparation of Proofs of Evidence for Public Enquiries.
Ecological Impact Assessment
(EcIA)

Carry out an EcIA in accordance with the IEEM Guidelines.


Define the zone of influence of a project, identify biophysical changes and thus characterise ecological
impacts.
Use desk study, walkover survey results (Phase 1 Habitat/Irish National Survey Guidelines), species survey
and detailed Phase 2/National Vegetation Classification (NVC) survey information to describe the ecological
baseline.
Evaluate ecological resources against a geographical scale of reference and identify Key Ecological Receptors
(KERs).
Make an assessment of the ecosystem services provided by a site and the likely impact of a project on those
services.
Describe the construction, operational and decommissioning phase impacts of a project on ecological
receptors.
Assess the significance of ecological impacts, specifically in relation to integrity and/or conservation status,
and be able to relate this to a geographic scale.
Assess cumulative impacts, based in particular on an understanding of the implications of other known or likely
projects on the KERS.
Design a mitigation strategy including the means whereby the mitigation will be secured and its effectiveness
ensured.
Design a monitoring strategy to assess the effectiveness of mitigation.
Summarise the key findings of the EcIA with a view to effectively informing decision-making.

Habitat Regulations Assessment


(HRA), Appropriate Assessment
(AA), Natura Impact Statement
(NIS)

Describe the HRA process/preparation of an NIS and explain the stages.


Be able to accurately identify whether or not an HRA/NIS is required for a particular plan or project.
Produce a Screening Matrix, Screening Report and/or a No Significant Effects Report.

(HRA), Appropriate Assessment


(AA), Natura Impact Statement
(NIS)
Explain how and why an impact upon the integrity of a qualifying habitat or species would be regarded as
'significant'.
Explain the relevance of the Precautionary Principle and how it influences the burden of proof required at the
Screening and Appropriate Assessment stages of the HRA/NIS process.
Demonstrate an awareness of the type and detail of information/data required to inform an Appropriate
Assessment/Natura Impact Statement.
Demonstrate an awareness of what a Statement to Inform Appropriate Assessment/Natura Impact Statement
should comprise for plans or projects.
Demonstrate an awareness of what an Alternative Solutions Assessment Report (or similar) should comprise.
Demonstrate an awareness of the types of justification/reason for a plan or project to proceed that would be
regarded as Imperative Reasons of Overriding Public Interest (IROPI), both where Priority Habitats and/or
Species are present and absent.
Carry out consultations with relevant consultees on the scope and findings of HRA/NIS.
Regulatory aspects

Prepare a Screening Opinion for an Environmental Impact Assessment.


Assess an HRA Screening Report/Appropriate Assessment Screening Report and determine whether or not
significant effects are likely.
Provide a Scoping Opinion.
Assess the adequacy of an SEA, EIA and/or HRA/NIS, especially with regard to the level and quality of
information provided.
Determine whether or not the residual environmental/ecological effects of a plan or project are sufficiently
significant for consent not to be granted.
Undertake all of the publicity and procedural requirements for the submission of Environmental Statements
and the notification of decisions.
Demonstrate an awareness of national planning policy and its implications.
Determine whether or not significant effects on a European Site are likely.

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

Competence Theme Indicative Mean

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

Competence sub-theme is not applicable to your experience

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

ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE, LEGISLATION AND


POLICY (PI)

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Theme

Sub-theme

You should be able to:

Environmental governance,
legislation and policy

Formulation

Collect and assess evidence to aid in reviewing or contribute to drafting


new local policy and strategic plans, either as a consultee or as a
policy/plan maker.
Draft new local environmental policies and strategic plans.

Collect and assess criteria for protected areas at different geographical


scales.

Collect and assess evidence to review existing or contribute to drafting new


national policy, codes of practice and legislative frameworks, either as a
consultee or as a policy/plan maker.
Draft new national policy, codes of practice and legislative frameworks.
Collect and assess evidence to review existing or to contribute to drafting
new European and International policy and legislative frameworks, either as
a consultee or as a policy/plan maker.
Draft new European and International policy and legislative frameworks.
Understanding and application

Demonstrate awareness of relevant local policy and strategic planning


frameworks, their purposes and implications.

Understanding and application

Take account of relevant local policy and strategic planning frameworks


when designing or assessing the impact of development proposals, or
designing conservation schemes.
Demonstrate an awareness of relevant national policy, codes of practice
and legislative frameworks and how they apply to the work situation.
Take account of relevant national policy, codes of practice and legislative
frameworks in the country of work when designing or assessing the impact
of development proposals, or designing conservation schemes.
Demonstrate an awareness of European and International policy and
legislative frameworks and how they apply to the work situation.
Take account of European and International policy and legislative
frameworks when designing or assessing the impact of development
proposals, or designing conservation schemes.
Compliance and enforcement

Demonstrate awareness of the duty of compliance with relevant policies


and legislation.
Collect evidence of non-compliance in line with Police and Criminal
Evidence Act guidelines/scheme rules (UK only) or other relevant legislative
guidance.
Construct and present a formal case and present evidence for
consideration by a competent authority/legal process.
Provide advice and guidance on local policy and strategic planning
frameworks.
Provide advice and guidance on national policy, codes of practice and
legislative frameworks.
Provide advice and guidance on International and European policy and
legislative frameworks.

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

Compliance and enforcement

Understanding and application

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

Competence sub-theme is not applicable in relation to your experience

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

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.

SCIENTIFIC METHOD (PI)

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Theme

Sub-theme

You should be able to:

Scientific method

Design

Formulate appropriate scientific questions/research hypotheses that are fit


for purpose.

Demonstrate an awareness of a range of investigative methods available to


answer scientific questions.

Demonstrate an awareness of the different types of data (e.g. qualitative


and quantitative) that can be collected as part of a scientific investigation.

Design appropriate investigative methods, and justify any deviations from


good practice in these designs.

Demonstrate an awareness of the issue of research bias and how to avoid


it.

Provide advice on appropriate research design.

Use a range of qualitative and quantitative scientific methods appropriately.

Plan a programme (including personnel and equipment) for implementing a


scientific method.

Supervise others implementing a scientific method.

Collect and record data and meta-data appropriately and accurately.

Identify additional data sources (e.g. local record centres, NBN Gateway
etc.).

Collate and verify data and meta-data efficiently for analysis.

Identify trends, outcomes and data gaps.

Implementation

Analysis

Competency Score
(excluding na)

Analysis

Interpretation and reporting

Use graphical analysis tools (e.g. tables, pie charts, graphs etc.) to present
data in an appropriate way.

Use appropriate analysis tools (e.g. simple statistical analyses, multivariate


analyses) and software.

Use data effectively to predict or model potential outcomes, with scenarios


demonstrating the manipulation of variables, when appropriate.

Use appropriate mapping and GIS methods.

Make data sets available to others using appropriate formats.

Feed into the design of statistically valid scientific methods.

Interpret the outcomes of scientific studies and draw valid, justifiable


conclusions.

Identify and explain that data may have limitations with respect to its
interpretation.

Produce accurate, factual and well-written evidence-based scientific reports


suitable for technical audience(s) as required and with non-technical
summaries.

Produce accurate, factual and well-written evidence-based reports suitable


for non-technical audiences.

Produce technical papers and journal papers suitable for publication.

Communicate effectively the outcomes of scientific methodols for technical


and non-technical audiences using appropriate presentation skills.

1
1
Theme

Sub-theme

Competency Score
(excluding na)

Scientific method

Design

Design

0.0

Implementation

Implementation

0.0

Analysis

Analysis

0.0

Interpretation and reporting

Interpretation and reporting

0.0

Competence theme indicative mean

0.0

Scientific method

Design
1.0

Interpretation and reporting

0.0Implementation

Analysis

Not applicable

na

Competence sub-theme is not applicable to your experience

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)

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Theme

You should be able to:

Formal facilitation,
consultation, engagement
and partnering

Identify relevant project stakeholders such as statutory regulators, planning officials


and members of the public.

Develop and implement a stakeholder engagement and communication strategy.

Lead stakeholder workshops to get the most out of each opportunity, and each
participant.

Be able to evaluate and report on the results of a stakeholder engagement process.

Be able to action the results of a stakeholder engagement process.

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

Competence Theme Indicative Mean

Facilitation, consultation, engagement


Facilitation, consultation, engagement
1.0

0.0

0.0

1
1
1
1

Not applicable

na

Competence sub-theme is not applicable to your experience

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.

PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION


(PI)

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Theme

Sub-theme

You should be able to:

Public awareness and


education

Formal ecological teaching and training

Produce well-reasoned and unbiased teaching resources within your chosen


ecological/environmental field that, if appropriate, fit into a given curriculum.

Design and develop a structured teaching programme.

Deliver and assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme.

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.

Design and produce environmental awareness resources.


Design and implement programmes and activities aimed at raising environmental
awareness
Lead activities and events aimed at raising environmental awareness.

0
0

Evaluate programmes and activities aimed at raising environmental awareness

Raising environmental awareness

Competency Score
(excluding na)

0
0
0

Design and implement media campaigns or briefings on specific environmental issues.

Design and produce specific interpretation resources.


Produce and/or publish well-reasoned articles on environmental issues for newspapers,
magazines, journals and other media sources.

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)

Public awareness and


education

Formal ecological teaching and training

Formal ecological teaching and training

0.0

Raising environmental awareness

Raising environmental awareness

0.0

Competence Theme Indicative Mean

0.0

Public engagement
Formal ecological teaching and training
1.0

0.0

0.0

Raising environmental awareness

1
1
1
1
1

1
1
1
1

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

1
1

Not applicable

na

Competence sub-theme is not applicable to your experience

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

You should be able to:

Competency Score
(excluding na)

Professional conduct

Demonstrate an understanding of what good professional practice


means with respect to your own role.
Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards.

Follow and uphold CIEEM's Code of Professional Conduct.


0

Follow and uphold other organisational/industry-specific codes of


professional conduct.
Promote high standards of professional conduct and competence
amongst colleagues.
Advance the understanding of ecology and environmental
management.

Fulfil organisational and/or CIEEM's annual CPD requirements.

Competency Score
(excluding na)

Theme
Professional conduct

Professional conduct

0.0

Competence Theme Indicative Mean

0.0

Professional conduct
Professional conduct
1.0

Professional conduct
Professional conduct
1.0

0.0

Not applicable

na

Competence sub-theme is not applicable to your experience

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.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (PI)

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Theme

Sub-theme

You should be able to:

Business management

Managing quality

Understand the importance and purpose of internal company/organisational control


systems.
Relate your own role and activities to the operating environment and achieve
organisational goals.
Set high standards and show drive and commitment in achieving these standards.

Environmental resource efficiency

Describe the relationship between economic, social and environmental issues.

Understand the importance of ecosystems services (provisioning, regulating, supporting


and cultural) and the potential impact of people and organisations on ecosystems and
hence the services they provide.
Understand and implement the company/organisational environmental management
systems.
Embed and promote a culture of excellent environmental management practice throughout
the company/organisation.
Keep waste to a minimum.
Follow procedures for the recycling and disposal of hazardous materials.
Follow procedures for the maintenance of equipment.
Promote use of 'green' transport.
Make the best use of available technology.
Identify cost, quality, safety, reliability, appearance, fitness for purpose and the
environmental impact of changes and improvements.
Set objectives that work to reduce significant environmental aspects.

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

Demonstrate appropriate commercial awareness.


Actively contribute to company/organisation strategic planning and business planning.
Coordinate the production of strategic plans and/or annual business plans.
Demonstrate an understanding of strategic planning tools and techniques (e.g. PESTLE,
SWOT analysis, competitor/other player analysis, risk analysis).
Communicate effectively with stakeholders as part of the business planning process.
Undertake strategy planning for the organisation or company.
Evaluate the effectiveness of strategy implementation.
Identify the need for and implement effective change management.
Effectively communicate the need for change, and the processes involved across the
team, organisation or company.
Evaluate the impact of change.
Contribute to overall budget planning and monitoring.
Identify and implement corrective action to departmental or organisational spending and
procurement where necessary.
Contribute to strategic budget forecasting.
Take responsibility for risk identification, risk management and risk reporting for the
company/organisation.
Promote a culture of risk management across the department or directorate.
Contribute to contingency planning.

Champion a culture of continuous improvement across the team, organisation or


company.
Make sure any actions meet legal and regulatory requirements and ethical responsibilities.
Plan and implement work goals, objectives, priorities and responsibilities with others.
Adapt and negotiate changes to plans while still focusing on the vision and goals.
Implement, monitor and evaluate change in terms of organisational requirements.
Identify, analyse, assess, plan, solve and evaluate business problems.
Create opportunities to establish relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.

Managing business

Seek out and act on new opportunities.


Understand common business and contractual terms.
Understand your organisation's business strategies, outcomes and targets.
Make the best use of abilities and potential within a team.
Contribute to improving working methods, services or products in a business environment.
Contribute to the evaluation of ideas based on agreed criteria, including their fit with
organisational aims and objectives.
Suggest effective solutions to deal with problems.
Work with people in a way that presents a positive image of the organisation.
Adapt negotiation strategy to obtain results that meet minimum or agreed outcomes.
Conduct negotiations in a way that creates goodwill and promotes a positive image of the
organisation.
Structure ideas, information and recommendations in a way that helps other people
understand your purpose/objective.
Proactively engage with colleagues involved in the decision-making process and respect
their contributions.

Influence decision-making by using evidence, argument, questioning and assertiveness.


Negotiate with selected suppliers.
Make sure specifications and contracts are clear, logical and feasible and contain the
correct terminology.
Work to develop an atmosphere of professionalism, mutual support and respect.
Clarify own and other's expectations of relationships and develop shared understanding.
Report on financial management for a company/organisation.
Manage simple tendering processes.
Manage very complex or multiple tendering processes and prepare detailed, financially
viable and complex submissions to invitations to tender.
Find practical ways to overcome barriers to change.
Understand the needs of customers and clients and of your role in managing those needs.

Customer care

Understand the concepts of internal and external customers.


Demonstrate good customer interfacing skills.
Deliver consistently excellent internal and external customer service.
Demonstrate skills in dealing with difficult customers using tact and negotiating skills to
reach acceptable outcomes.
Champion excellent customer care/client management throughout the organisation.

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

Environmental resource efficiency


0.0

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

Competence sub-theme is not applicable to your experience

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

PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PI)

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Sub-theme

You should be able to:

Project management Managing projects

Follow organisational policies and procedures for managing projects.

Identify potential sources of funding for a project.

Identify and consult with all potential stakeholders in a project.

Identify and agree project scope, timescale, aims and objectives.

Agree a budget for a project.


Write a grant application/tender that is appropriate for the brief.
Identify all resources (including people and equipment) required to plan a project.
Quantify the resources required to manage a project and timetable their use.
Identify risks and develop contingency plans for a project.
Establish and manage a project team, including fellow staff, external contractors, volunteers and partners.
Identify methods appropriate to the project's intended outcomes.
Understand project roles.
Work as part of a team to support a project manager to deliver outcomes.
Communicate effectively with project team members and stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
Implement and monitor a project plan.
Achieve required outcomes on time and to budget.
Provide an accurate and clear project report that meets the project's brief.

Evaluating projects

Theme

Sub-theme

Project management Managing projects


Evaluating projects
Competence Mea

Set organisational policies concerning project management.


Follow organisational policies and procedures for evaluating projects.
Design an evaluation method appropriate to the intended outcomes.
Identify the intended project outcomes and any unintended outcomes.
Identify risks and develop contingency plans for an evaluation method.
Manage the implementation of a project evaluation plan.
Produce a clear, concise and accurate evaluation report justifying your findings.
Set organisation procedures or protocols for project evaluation

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

Competency sub-theme not applicable to your experience

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

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.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Return to Overview (PI)

Theme

Sub-theme

You should be able to:

Information management

Data and document management

Understand the principals of effective data management and sharing.

Understand and apply the organisational policies and procedures relating


to data management and sharing.

Select the most appropriate method(s) of data management required to


meet objectives.

Record data accurately using appropriate recording tools.

Check the accuracy and validity of data.

Manage data within boundaries relating to Data Protection Act, Intellectual


Property Rights, confidentiality and copyright.

Follow organisational procedures and policies on data quality control.

Manage biological records data using appropriate tools.

Submit biological records data to appropriate recording schemes (e.g.


local records centres, NBN Gateway, specialist recording schemes).

Submit accurate licence returns to appropriate Licensing Authorities.

Competency Score
(excluding na)

Competency Score
(excluding na)

Numeracy

Report writing

Theme

Sub-theme

Information
management

Data and document management


Numeracy
Report writing

Comply with organisational policies and procedures relating to document


management and filing.

Demonstrate good practice in labelling documents appropriately and


version control.

Establish and promote organisational policies and procedures relating to


document management.

Carry out numerical calculations in a consistently accurate way.

Check and verify your own and others calculations.

Use SI units correctly.


Conceptualise a geospatial frame of reference.

0
0

Plan and structure written reports.

Write clear, concise, factual, well-structured and accurate reports that are
fit for purpose.

Write reports in good English (or appropriate language), using correct


spelling and grammar in all written documents.

Draw up and write appropriate conclusions and recommendations based


on sound evidence, identifying the limitations of any findings.

Write technical content suitable for a non-technical audience.

Understand, translate and/or write technical reports in a foreign language.

Understand and apply the methods required to carry out report


management.

Data and document management


Numeracy
Report writing
Competence Theme Indicative Mean

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

Competence sub-theme is not applicable to your experience

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.

Biodiversity Records Centre


NBN Gateway

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT (PI)

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Theme

Sub-theme

You should be able to:

People management

Recruitment and selection

Apply the organisational recruitment process(es).

Create job descriptions.

Create appropriate selection and short-listing criteria.

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

Recognise examples of good and poor performance in oneself and others.


Encourage and support others to make the best use of their abilities and potentials, helping them identify
weaknesses and limitations and how to address these.
Set meaningful and realistic objectives for team members and volunteer staff (SMART).
Create opportunities for objectives to be achieved.
Understand and consider an individual's ambitions and career aspirations when setting of objectives.
Constructively monitor the progress of individuals assisting them to improve their own performance.
Identify a vision for training and development across the team/organisation and manage its implementation and
development in line with business requirements.

Competency Score
(excluding na)

Demonstrate a commitment (time and financial) to individual's learning and development.


Develop and promote a culture of excellent performance management throughout the organisation, supported
by performance management systems.
Deal effectively with issues of under-performance and plan a programme for improvement and monitoring.
Recognise the challenges needed to manage, value and retain volunteer staff.
Show respect for individuals and make time available to support them.
Promote equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion, identifying your personal responsibilities and liabilities
under equality legislation and any relevant codes of practice.
Team work

Understand the role of a team player.


Work cooperatively and support other team members.
Negotiate with team members to set and meet objectives.
Provide specialist or technical leadership within a team.
Identify roles within a team and use them to best effect.
Build and manage simple teams (i.e. small numbers of people, within your own discipline) as required.
Build and manage complex teams (i.e. inter-disciplinary teams, multi-national teams, remotely managed teams)
as required.
Build relationship and partnerships with customers/clients and team members.

Leadership

Motivate individuals, teamsand departments to succeed.


Win the support of key colleagues and other stakeholders.
Create a sense of common purpose within an organisation, steering individuals and teams successfully through
difficulties and challenges.
Plan and set objectives for individuals and the whole organisation that are SMART.
Show integrity, fairness and consistency in decision-making, taking unpopular decisions where necessary and
backing these up with sound reasoning.
Encourage open communication and keep people informed of plans and developments.
Encourage and recognise creativity and innovation.
Build confidence in your organisation.
Use a range of leadership styles appropriate to different people and situations.
Know and understand the principles and methods of delegation and encourage others to take on responsibility.
Agree what is expected of others and hold them to account.

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

Recruitment and selection


Developing people
Team work
Leadership

Recruitment and selection


Developing people
Team work
Leadership
Competence Theme Indicative Mean

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

Competence sub-theme is not applicable to your experience

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.

SELF MANAGEMENT (PI)

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Theme

Sub-theme

You should be able to:

Self management

Task management

Manage time effectively and efficiently.


Prioritise work according to its importance and urgency and work in line with objectives
and deadlines.

Communicate effectively

Competency Score
(excluding na)

0
0

Understand the importance of good time management to others in the


team/organisation.

Allocate realistic estimated time-frames to each activity and balance competing


demands successfully.

Identify realistic milestones for each activity and achieve these.

Keep appropriate records to monitor your work and make them available to others.

Liaise with and update others contributing to the work.

Adapt work plans to reflect changes in priorities.


Select and use the most appropriate method of communication for the task/audience.

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.

Learning and development

Make constructive contributions to meetings and discussions, developing points and


ideas.

Constructively challenge the ideas of others, show empathy and demonstrate effective
listening.

Give others the opportunity to ask questions and check their understanding.

Demonstrate good negotiation skills.

Present a positive image of yourself and your organisation.


Resolve potential issues of conflict during communication.

0
0

Chair meetings effectively.


Identify where there is a need for personal learning and development and set goals in
order to fill any knowledge gaps.
Commit to a programme of personal learning and development and demonstrate
progression to reach targets.
Keep professional skills and knowledge up to date through CPD, meeting organsational
and/or CIEEM requirements.
Review performance and identify areas for development.

0
0
0
0
0
0

Identify what appropriate learning resources are available.

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

Competency sub-theme is not applicable to your experience

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.

HEALTH AND SAFETY (PI)

Return to Overview

Theme

Sub-theme

You should be able to:

Health and Safety

Occupational Health and Safety

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.

Assess 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)

Investigate and report on accidents and near misses.


Theme
Occupational Health and
Safety

Occupational Health and Safety

Competency Score
(excluding na)
0.0

Competence Theme Indicative Mean

0.0

Health and Safety


Occupational Health and Safety
1.0

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

Competence sub-theme is not applicable to your experience

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

You will know:


The types of survey(s) required for any one site or species.

Survey planning and fieldwork


skills

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.

Species identification and


evaluation

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

Habitat identifcation and


evaluation

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

The physical components of the environment that affect biodiversity.


The difference between solid and drift geology and where to find out the distribution of rock and sediment types.
The basic characteristics of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and the implications of these for land and soil forming processes.
The terminology applied to the physical landscape, to include: valley and slope form; river planform and cross section; river channel and
floodplain features; surface representation of groundwater; evidence of erosion and slope mobility.
How to measure key landform features including: aspect; slope; slope form; elevation; river long profile and cross-section.
How to identify key soil types and the types of habitats generally associated with the broad soil types.
How to identify likely broad soil type from an exposure already visible in the landscape (e.g. road cutting, sheep-scrapes).
The terminology applied to modifications to the physical environment, such as to river channels, floodplains, drainage routes, soils and slopes.

Additional sources of information

Enjoying the Countryside


CIEEM Professional Guidance Series 5: Access to Land

CIEEM's Sources of Survey Methods (SoSM)


CIEEM's Competencies for Species Survey (CSS)

Bat Conservation Trust bat surveyIEEMs


guidelines
Sources of survey methods

CIEEM's Sources of Survey Methods (SoSM)

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

You will know:

Habitat and species


management

Habitat management

The management techniques employed to achieve particular outcomes.


How to choose which technique(s) is best to achieve the desired outcome.
How to put a management regime into practice.
How to evaluate whether a management regime has been successful (monitoring).

Habitat creation/enhancement

How to assess sites as suitable for habitat creation/enhancement.


What habitat creation techniques exist and their relative merits.
How to identify the aims of a project to create suitable habitat.
How to produce a plan to achieve the aims.

Species management
Sustainable environmental design
Environmental regulation compliance

How to identify methods of species management appropriate to achieve


management objectives.
Best practice design principles for delivering biodiversity benefit, in a rapidlychanging field.
The relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks which apply including licences,
permits and consents.
The roles of the different regulators.
The lines of communication between site personnel in normal and emergency
situations.
The interactions between disciplines and how these may generate opportunities as
well as constraints.
The application of different working methods in a range of circumstances (such as
differing seasonal constraints).
Good practice in relation to waste management and pollution control, and the
importance of good housekeeping.

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.

Additional sources of information

EA web site on invasive species

EA managing non-native plantEA


species
web site on Japanese Information
knotweed on crayfish plague from Buglife and the

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)

You will know:


The general requirements of the SEA Directive and SEA Regulations.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

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).

Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA)

The UK and/or Irish legislation and policy governing EIA.


The specific requirements and stages of Ecological Impact Assessment as set out in the CIEEM EcIA Guidelines.
How to value ecological resources and identify Key Ecological Receptors.
What features and functions of the physical environment support and underpin biodiversity.
What the zone of influence (ZoI) of a project entails, what biophysical changes might impact upon ecological receptors, and
how the ZoI can vary between species/receptors.

How to evaluate ecosystem services.


How to use the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal and detailed Phase 2 survey information to describe the baseline
information (including the 'future baseline').
How to assess cumulative impacts, with proper consideration of the implications for decision making.
The mitigation hierarchy (avoidance, mitigation, compensation, enhancement) and the definitions of mitigation,
compensation and enhancement, along with examples of each.

Habitat Regulations Assessment,


Appropriate Assessment and Natura
Impact Statements

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

The legal requirements of an SEA, EIA or HRA and/or preparation of an NIS.


How to screen a project for EIA.
How to determine whether or not the level of information provided in an SEA, EIA or HRA/NIS is sufficient.
The information for inclusion in Environmental Statements.
The procedures for the submission of Environmental Statements and the notification of decisions.
The implications of the Planning Act 2008 (UK)/Strategic Infrastructure Act 2006 (Republic of Ireland) for the assessment of
major infrastructure projects.
The implications of the national planning policy frameworks with regard to the regulatory framework.

How to determine whether or not significant effects on a European Site are likely.

Additional sources of information


SEA Directive

CIEEM Guidelines on EcIA

English National Planning Policy Framework (2012)

Scottish Planning Policy (2012)

Planning Policy Wales (2011)

NI Regional Development Strategy (2001)

Irish National Spatial Strategy (2002-2020)

Irish National Development Plan (2007-2013)

ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE, LEGISLATION AND Return to Overview


POLICY (Knowledge)
Theme
Environmental governance,
legislation and policy

Sub-theme
Formulation

You will know:


The relevant drafting and approval processes for local policy/strategic planning frameworks.
The criteria for designation of protected areas at different scales.

Understanding and application

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.

Compliance and enforcement

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.

Additional sources of information

Theme
Scientific method

SCIENTIFIC METHOD (Knowledge)

Return to Overview

Sub-theme
Design

You will know:


How to formulate a scientific question/research hypothesis.

Analysis

How to design an effective scientific method.


Where to find information on appropriate scientific methods.
The difference between quantitative and qualitative data.
The principles of scientific sampling.
The importance of data as evidence.
How to avoid research bias.
The limitations associated with any scientific method.
The importance of planning all stages of a scientific study in advance of its implementation.
How to plan and programme an effective scientific method.
How to collect, record and save data in a clear, effective and accessible format.
How to use appropriate equipment required for collecting data.
How to carry out the analysis of data (e.g. graphical, univariate or multivariate statistics, modelling, etc. as appropriate).

Interpretation and reporting

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

Additional sources of information

CIEEM document: What a graduate should know: survey skills.

CIEEM document: What a graduate should know: survey skills.

FORMAL FACILITATION, CONSULTATION, Return to Overview


ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERING
(Knowledge)

Theme

You will know:

Formal facilitation,
consultation,
engagement and
partnering

How to build relationships with key stakeholders.


How to include a diversity of stakeholders within the consultation process.
When to bring in/engage different stakeholders during the consultation process.
The difference between informing, consulting, partnering and empowering and when these
different strategies should be adopted.
The legal or other internal consultation requirements that apply in any project.
The techniques of facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution.

Additional sources of information

Good Practice: Participate (Office of Community & Voluntary Sector).

PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION


(Knowledge)

Return to Overview

Theme

Sub-theme

You will know:

Public awareness
and education

Formal ecological teaching and training

Information on a range of ecological/environmental topics in sufficient detail to


deliver formal teaching/training on these.
What range of teaching and training styles/methods exist and how to choose
which is appropriate for your target audience.
Methods for assessing and evaluating teaching/training.

Raising environmental awareness

What opportunities are available for delivering environmental awareness


programmes to the public.
How to pitch an environmental awareness programme at the correct target
audience.
The appropriate media to use when delivering environmental awareness
programmes.
How to produce effective interpretive resources.
How to campaign and lobby effectively.

Additional sources of information

PROFESSIONAL
CONDUCT (Knowledge)

Return to Overview

Theme

You will know:

Professional conduct

CIEEM Code of Professional Conduct


The components of IEEM's Code of Professional Conduct.
The components of your organisational/industry-specific codes of professional
conduct.
How your work activities impact on nature conservation and environmental
protection.
How to provide concise, correct, impartial, truthful and objective advice, and
how to act accordingly.
How to address in a professional way the fact that many
ecological/environmental issues have a degree of uncertainty, complexity,
instability and uniqueness.
Not to undertake work for which you lack sufficient professional or technical
competence.

Additional sources of information

Theme
Business management

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
(Knowledge)

Return to Overview

Sub-theme
Managing quality

You will know:


Additional sources of information
What quality looks like and how it is interpreted by the company/organisation.

Environmental resource efficiency

What are the internal company or organisational control systems and


understand their purpose and value.
The principles of environmental economics and ecological economics.
What are the company/organisational environmental management systems.
Why excellence is important in environmental management.
The benefits of minimising waste in the workplace.
The main causes of waste in a business administration environment.
Why recycling is important and the organisational procedures for recycling
and disposal of hazardous materials.
That regular maintenance of equipment can help to minimise waste.
What are the 'greenest' methods of transport for staff to use.
How to use technology to work more efficiently.
The fundamental sustainable development principles, in particular the
environmental management component.
The need for natural resource protection.
About global environmental issues and how they can impact at a local level.
About the need to create sustainable communities places where people
want to live and work, now and in the future.

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.

cfa Business and administration NOS.

The legal and regulatory requirements and ethical responsibilities relating to


external influences that may affect corporate interests.
The consequences of non-compliance with legal and regulatory
requirements.
The purpose and benefits of change to organisations, individuals and teams.
The value of seeing change as an opportunity to the business, the
organisation, the team and self.
How to evaluate risks and benefits in the change process.
The purpose of having a vision and goals for change and communicating
them to those involved.
The purpose of innovation in staying competitive and offering new solutions
to established problems.
The commercial and ethical frameworks that are considered important in
negotiations.
The purpose and benefits of having clear and realistic objectives and
preparing compromise positions.
The differences in culture that might impact on negotiations.
The purpose and benefits of achieving a win-win situation as an outcome of a
negotiation process.
Your own role in assisting decision-making, its scope and limitations.
Managing business

The meaning of common business and contractual terms.


Key marketing principles.
How to make use of feedback to improve the work of others and the work of
the team as a whole.

cfa Business and administration NOS.

What are the company/organisation's vision, mission and objectives.


What are the corporate strategies and policies and how are they applied.
How to engage proactively with colleagues.
How to apply the accounting processes and identify and correct or refer any
errors or discrepancies as well as maintain security and confidentiality of
information at all times.
How to apply the organisation's administrative and filing systems and
procedures.
The nature of the organisation's business transactions.

cfa Business and administration NOS. BAA5

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

The concepts of internal and external customers.


How to deal effectively and politely with customers and meet their needs.
How to deal with difficult customers.

Theme
Project management

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
(Knowledge)

Return to Overview

Sub-theme
Managing projects

You will know:


The organisations policies for managing projects.

How to define a project's purpose, scope, timescale, costs, aims and


objectives.
How to agree a budget for a project.
How to write an effective tender/grant application.
How to estimate the types and quantity of resources required to run a
project.
How to identify project risks and develop contingency plans.
The tools that can be used to assist project management.
How to establish a project team and communicate effectively with
stakeholders.
How to monitor the effective running of a project.
Methods of communication and negotiation to facilitate the smooth running
of a project.
How to estimate and control resources use during a project.
The value of flexibility and adapting project plans when necessary.
Evaluating projects

The organisation's protocols for project evaluation.


How to identify a projects intended outcomes and indicators of success.
How to identify unintended outcomes.
How to use a range of quantitative evaluation tools and techniques, their
appropriate use and limitations.
The risks of conscious and unconscious bias in evaluation, and how to
manage these.

Additional sources of information

cfa Business and administration NOS. CFABAA152: Plan, run and evaluate projects

INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT (Knowledge)

Return to Overview

Theme

Sub-theme

You will know:

Information management

Data and document


management

The origins and practices involved in data management and sharing.


Organisational policies and procedures for data management and sharing.
The different elements of data management that make-up the overall framework.
How to apply the methods involved in individual data management topics/elements.
Legal obligations under the Data Protection Act relating to personal information about
individuals.
Legislation and organisational policy relating to data confidentiality and data security.
Legislation and organisational policy relating to Intellectual Property Rights and Copyright.
What organisation(s) hold biological records, for what purpose and what format of information
they require.
How to manage biological records using appropriate software.
The requirements relating to returning Protected Species Licence information to relevant
licensing bodies.
The importance of saving original field results and other raw data in a form that would be
available for scrutiny and verification.
How to label, file and store documents following organisational procedures.

Numeracy

Report writing

How to perform basic numerical calculations and verify the results.


The correct SI units to use when presenting data.
How to interpret and present data over a range of scales.
How to spell and use grammar appropriately in written reports.
How to proof read and check content in reports.
How to structure a written report in a clear and concise format.
How to write reports that are appropriate for the intended target audience.
How to apply report management techniques to meet objectives.

Additional sources of information

Data Protection Act 1998.

CIEEM document: What a graduate should know: survey skills.

CIEEM PGS: Report Writing

Theme
People management

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
(Knowledge)

Return to Overview

Sub-theme
Recruitment and selection

You will know:


The legislation in relation to staff recruitment.
The recruitment and selection process of your organisation.
How to produce a job description/person specification.

Developing people

Team work

How to carry out an interview effectively.


How to recognise good and poor performance.
How to evaluate and monitor progress.
The SMART method of setting targets.
How to communicate effectively.
The principles of teamworking
How to build relationships with customers/clients and team members.
The theory of team roles.
How to motivate and manage teams (simple and complex), and negotiate
with team members to set/meet objectives.

Leadership

The SMART method of setting targets.


How to communicate effectively.
A variety of team-building techniques.

Additional sources of information

Equalities Act

SELF MANAGEMENT
(Knowledge)
Theme
Self management

Sub-theme
Task management

Communicate effectively

Learning and development

Return to Overview

You will know:


How to prioritise you workload and plan pieces of work according to their urgency and importance.
Why it is important to plan your workload and work according to time-frames.
The importance of managing your own time and commitments effectively.
How to identify the resources available to you and select those needed for your work.
Why it is important to keep records of your work and make these available to others.
Why it is important to keep others updated with the progress of your work.
Why it is important to be flexible and adapt work plans to reflect change.
How to accommodate changes in your plans and renegotiate deadlines where necessary.
Why effective communication is important.
What methods of communication are available to you and how to identify the appropriate methods of communication for different audiences.
Your organisation's structures, procedures and communication channels.
How to structure your communication so that it is clear and accurate.
Why it is important to empathise with your audience and adapt the way that you communicate to meet their needs.
How non-verbal communication effects the impact you have on other people and how to interpret and respond positively to non-verbal communication.
Why it is important to give other people the opportunity to ask questions and check their understanding and to respond positively to these.
How to contribute constructively to discussions.
How to evaluate the effectiveness of your communication and deal with situations where its purpose has not been achieved.
Why it is important to present a positive image of yourself and your organisation.
The types of contacts you deal with, the requirements that they have and how to meet their needs.
The types of problems that may occur with contacts including conflict and aggression and how to deal with these.
How to manage your own development and set achievable targets (SMART targets).
The different types of learning style that exist and which style suites you best.
What activities constitute CPD.
About IEEM's and other organisational annual CPD requirements.
Where to locate Industry/Institute standards, job descriptions and other learning resources.
Why it is important to continually develop your skills.

Additional sources of information

CIEEM Professional Guidance Series 2: Continuing Professional Development

Theme
Health and Safety

HEALTH AND SAFETY


(Knowledge)

Return to Overview

Sub-theme
Occupational Health and
Safety

You will know:


Your legal and organisational responsibility in relation to health, safety and security, and associated reporting requirements.

How to recognise potential health and safety issues.


The difference between 'hazard' and 'risk' and how to assess and control these in the work place.
How to communicate health and safety precautions to others.
How to carry out appropriate First Aid.
When to use and how to look after appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Your responsibility for maintaining health and safety records.
How to investigate accidents and near misses and how to follow organisational procedures on reporting these.
How to organise health and safety training.
How to carry out health and safety audits.
How to develop auditing systems and produce reports and recommendations on improving policy and practice.

Additional sources of information

Lantra Environmental Conservation NOS: LANCS2 Monitor and maintain health, safety and security; LANCS3: Promote, monitor and maintain health

IEEM Professional Guidance Series 8: Risk Assessmentfor Lone Workers

H&S Executive web site

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