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Competency Framework

COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK

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WHY COMPETENCE MATTERS

Raising standards in building safety

The built environment is evolving, and with it, the need for clear, measurable competence. The ASFP Competency Pathway supports professionals in evidencing their knowledge and skills in passive fire protection.

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What Is The Competence Framework?

The ASFP Competence Framework sets the benchmark for skills and knowledge in passive fire protection. Developed in collaboration with industry groups and ASFP experts, it’s an accessible resource that underpins all our competence initiatives, and is available for anyone within the industry to use.

 

How Does It Work?

Here’s how you can benchmark, develop, and evidence competence in passive fire protection in just five steps.

1. Access the Framework

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2. Explore the Domains

Browse seven key lifecycle domains, each outlining the context in which passive fire protection is applied.

3. Select an Activity

Choose from over 200 activities relevant to your role, whether you’re designing, installing, inspecting, or managing PFP.

4. Review Competence Details

View detailed profiles for each activity, outlining the required skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours.

5. Apply It in Practice

Use the framework to support training, define roles, benchmark competence, and improve organisational capability.

       
 

Frequently Asked Questions

   
 

Framework Structure

What is a domain?
The Passive Fire Protection industry works across the built environment sector, from building design, through installation, and during building occupation.
What are the levels? What do they relate to?
Each activity has been assigned to one of five levels, reflecting its relative complexity. A description of each level is provided.
Why is this a framework of activities, rather than job roles or occupations?
Ensuring suitable passive fire protection within buildings is the responsibility of several specialisms from across the built environment sector.
What are Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behaviour (SKEB) statements?
SKEB statements are concise descriptions of the attributes required for a specific job or activity.

Skills: Specific abilities
Knowledge: Factual/theoretical understanding
Experience: Practical application
Behaviour: Attributes such as leadership, time management, etc.
How does competence change over time? What is currency of competence?
A person’s competence will vary over time. Ongoing CPD and behavioural statements help demonstrate continuing competence.

Developing Framework Content

Where does the content come from?
The framework has been developed by the ASFP, incorporating content from multiple industry sources and member contributions.
Can I be involved in developing content?
Yes! If you wish to be involved, please get in touch for more information.
How will this framework be kept up to date?
ASFP works with groups and contributors to ensure content is maintained and updated as needed.
I think something is wrong. What should I do?
Please get in touch to suggest changes or improvements. Your input helps keep the framework accurate and relevant.

Adopting the Framework

As an individual, what is the next step?
Talk to your employer about your own competence and how to achieve the benchmarks provided in the framework.
As an employer, what is the next step?
Ensure your team is competent. ASFP can support you — get in touch if you need guidance.
Do I have to be an ASFP member to use this framework?
No — the Competence Framework is free to use and open to all.
Can I embed the framework within my industry scheme?
Yes. The ASFP encourages you to adopt the framework. Please get in touch to collaborate.

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