• Improved staff motivation and performance on the job
• An organisational framework for staff development
• Reduction of incidents and accidents
• Greater efficiency
• A common framework which reduces administration and duplication across the organisation

1. Define the Scope of the Competence Assurance Management System

1.1 Define the purpose of the CAMS

1.2 Define the scope of the CAMS

1.3 Define safety critical tasks for the whole area

1.4 Define roles and responsibilities that are covered by CAMS

2. Design the Competence Assurance Management System

2.1 Define the elements that CAMS covers

2.2 Define the system interfaces (external and internal)

2.3 Define the competence standards

2.4 Define how each competence standard is met, assessed and recorded

2.5 Define the training and development programme for each proposed competence standard

2.6 Define the quality assurance procedures for all system elements

3. Implement the Competence Assurance Management System

3.1 Conduct measurement and verification of competence against the defined competence standards

3.2 Train to the defined competence standards

3.3 Monitor, reassess and maintain competence

4. Assess and maintain Competence Assurance Management System

4.1 Update competence standards in response to change

4.2 Maintain the competence of CAMS managers and assessors

4.3 Review the output and impact of the CAMS on Key Performance Indicators

5. Verify and audit the Competence Assurance Management System

5.1 Review and feedback

5.2 Refresh and improve CAMS

6. Apply the guidelines to the contractor workforce

6.1 Categories Contractors

6.2 Assure competency of contractors

6.3 Audit of Contractor Company CAMS

6.4 Procurement of contractors