1. A Systems Approach to Technical and Vocational Training An Industry Perspective Alastair Robertson * 5S Consulting Ltd 5 S C

5. Factors influencing the Competence of the Workforce

7. Supply Chain Analysis of an industry sector e.g. gas Gas Storage Shipping Policy Direction & Planning Design, Procurement & Contracting Network Construction & Maintenance Metering Domestic Users Industrial Users Plant Installation & Maintenance Component & Appliance Manufacturing Call Centres Business Management Financial Management Billing Marketing Telecommunications LPG Distribution Network Operation Project Management

14. Functional Analysis Provide, in a competitive energy market, a safe, cost-effective onshore gas distribution & sales service including infrastructure, storage and related products and services, consistent with the requirements of and to the benefit of organisations, customers and the community KEY PURPOSE Key Roles A B C Carry out activities relevant to the development and maintenance of the network & storage infrastructure D E F Carry out installation & maintenance works Manufacture gas appliances , components and equipment Operate gas transmission, distribution and storage systems Provide the metering service Operate the transmission & storage network (85/7 bar system) Distribute bulk LPG/LNG Containerise LPG Operate, monitor & maintain network telemetry systems Operate & monitor gas transmission systems Operate & monitor gas storage sites & systems Balance loads on the network Co-ordinate network operating procedures Co-ordinate network recording & reporting procedures Key Areas (Based on General Model) Key Functions Work Functions (NVQ/SVQ Unit Level) Example: UK Gas Sector

16. Defining Common Areas of Skill On-Shore Petroleum On-Shore LPG On-Shore Natural Gas Clean Water Waste Water Electricity Telecoms Suppliers Shippers Network LPGs PGTs Water Storage & Treatment Sewage Treatment Utilisation LNG Utilisation LPG Meter Meter The Natural Water Resources Cycle Meter MULTI-UTLITY NETWORK CONSTRUCTION Example: UK Energy & Utilities Sector

18. Matching Functions to Existing Standards Standards Development Plan Functional Map Existing Standards on National Database (NQF)

19. Developing Qualifications Systems Performance Requirements Occupational Context Knowledge n Skills n Evidence Requirements Rules of Evidence Occupational Standard Learning Specification Assessment Specification What you must be able to do In what situations competence is relevant Knowledge that is required Skills / techniques that must be learned Evidence you must produce to prove their ability Methods and rules that must be used for assessment

22. Designing Qualifications Functional Map Occupational Map Core Options Define Work Functions in Occupation Select and Adapt Standards to fit Work Context Define Qualification Structure Prioritise Occupation for Qualification Development Plumber Electrician Pipelayer Etc .

24. Quality Assurance Industry National Qualifications Authority Examination Boards Assessment Centres Chief Examiner Assessors Standards Setting Bodies (VET) Trainees Inspectorate Curriculum Bodies (Academic) Government Sets Policy + Targets Defines Labour Market Requirements Define Standards + Propose Qualifications Approves Standards Licences + Quality Assures Licences + Quality Assures Agree National Economic Priorities + Allocation of Funding Responsibilities Certificate Achievement Manage Assessment Report Achievements Accounts for Performance Design Qualifications Accredits Qualifications Sector Skills Councils Labour Market Research Workforce Development Training Implementation Facilitating organisation Licenses