CIOS/CIH TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS-MEETING THE SKILLS GAP

摘要

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) have started the process of developing a suite of new qualifications for technical staff operating within the Social Housing Sector. The joint venture will spearhead the start of an exciting and innovative project which will see the relationship between CIOB and CIH develop and strengthen. In 2004, the CIOB completed an assessment of emerging reports highlighting both skills shortages and skills gaps affecting the public sector. A number of recent surveys, including the Skills Needs Assessment released by Asset Skills in 2005, revealed a need for a more comprehensive training and development strategy for communication, customer handling, ICT and technical operations. AssetSkills, in common with other Sector Skills Councils, has also identified through their recent research, the need for more transparent and progressive qualification routes, which are both reflective of job roles and meet specific occupational skills requirements.