JCI Baseline Competency Assessment for Building Envelope Sector

JCI Baseline Competency Assessment: Enhancing Competence in UK Building Envelope Sector

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The Joint Competence Initiative for the Building Envelope Sector (JCI) introduces the Baseline Competency Assessment—a transformative tool designed to align with the evolving standards in façades, as demanded by the Building Safety Act. This assessment will provide industry professionals with a structured way to validate their knowledge gained from prior learning and expertise, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge to work-related scenarios, bridging the gap left by a lack of formal qualifications for many roles in the facade sector. This assessment is designed to be used in combination with other ways to prove competence and to assist professionals with identifying the gap in knowledge, which can later be addressed with continuous professional development and formal qualifications.

JCI Stakeholders
This initiative is supported by a wide array of stakeholders, including:

Principal Contractors: BAM, ISG, Kier, Laing O'Rourke, Lendlease, Mace, Morgan Sindall, Multiplex, Sir Robert McAlpine, Sisk, Skanska, Wates
Trade & Advisory Bodies: ADSA, CWCT, CAB, GGF, ICM, IoR, LRWA, MCRMA, NFRC, SFE
Specialist Subcontractors: Alumet, Clarison Group, DPS Facades, Erbay, Façade Guru
Material Manufacturers & Suppliers: Cupa Pizarras, Fischer Fixings UK, Kingspan, Metalline, Permavent, Siderise, SIG Design & Technology
Insurance Sector: Consort Insurance
Legal Profession: Mishcon De Reya
Consultants: AECOM, Alan Brookes Consultants, BB7 Consulting, Fenton Partners, Ramboll Facades
Education & Training Providers: GQA Qualifications Ltd, Paddeco, West Suffolk College
Specialist Competency Management: Dynamic Knowledge

This diverse coalition highlights the industry-wide commitment to improving competence in the building envelope sector.

In this video, we explore:
The origins of the JCI and its response to the Building Safety Act.
How the Baseline Competency Assessment sets benchmarks for competence across various facade-related roles.
Examples of competency levels based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, from foundational knowledge to higher-level critical analysis.
The rigorous peer-reviewed process that ensures the reliability of this assessment.
The work in progress and invitation to join our efforts and help by participating in BSA pilot runs and refinement.

00:00 Introduction: Overconfidence and Competence
00:31 The Challenge of Proving Competence
01:02 Lack of Formal Qualifications in the Facade Industry
01:33 Introducing the Joint Competence Initiative (JCI)
02:05 Developing the Competency Framework
02:38 The Gap in Training and Education
03:10 Common issues with Manufacturer Training and CPDs
03:42 Hands-On Experience vs Formal Credentials
04:17 IAST’s Role in Developing Baseline Competency Assessment
04:49 Structure and Development of Assessment Questions
05:23 Bloom's Taxonomy Levels in Assessment
06:26 Adapting Questions for Specific Roles
07:33 Testing Knowledge Across Roles and Expertise
08:05 Advanced Question Levels: Analysis and Application
09:10 Examples of Level 4 Questions
10:13 Level 5 Questions
11:51 Challenges of Assessing Higher Levels of Competence
12:25 Using Assignments for Bloom’s Taxonomy Level 6
12:57 Trial Assessments and Industry Feedback
13:32 Online Assessment and Proctoring
14:08 Ensuring Accessibility and Fairness
14:39 Future Plans for Role-Specific Assessments
15:11 JCI Peer Review Group
15:45 Conclusion: Valuable Assessment Tool for Industry Professionals


If you'd like to volunteer for the trials or share your feedback, we’d love to hear from you! Let’s work together to create a safer and more competent industry.

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