Pragmatic Consulting – Bespoke & Technical Training Courses

Published 17 Nov 2017

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a Guest Blog by Jo Niblett (Managing Director - Pragmatic Consulting)

 

Pragmatic Consulting are a leading engineering consultancy business with a training and assessment centre working within the utilities industry approved to deliver BESC AME assessments along with other training courses such as manual handling, first aid and other related qualifications.

BESC AME assessment courses are for anyone who carries out work either directly or indirectly in the power utility industry – including cable jointers and wiremen working on low, medium or high voltage cables, overhead lines, substations or switchgear.

Pragmatic Consulting offer a range of courses that meets the needs of the electrical and power industry and are prepared to travel and provide training events across the UK so that you are able to have training when it suits you.

Pragmatic Consulting approach each course in an individual manner to ensure that the candidates who pass through the door are trained to the highest standard whilst ensuring that they receive whatever support they require to help them progress and achieve.

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Compliance vs Competence

A common debate I have, Compliance vs Competence, what is the difference?

Is simply being compliant enough?

Does a ticket equal competence?

And how is competence measured?

Compliance is ‘acting in accordance with health & safety rules and legislation’.

Compliance is a minimum requirement, while competence goes above and beyond that.

The definition of competence from the HSE website: “To be competent an organisation or individual must have sufficient knowledge of the tasks to be undertaken and the risks involved. They must have the experience and ability to carry out their duties in relation to the project, to recognise their limitations and take appropriate action to prevent harm to those carrying out construction work, or those affected by the work.”

Competence develops over time.

It is a mix of initial and on-job training, instruction, assessment and formal qualifications.

The difference between compliance and competence can be thought of as: Passing and getting your driving license you are compliant; you know how to drive and all the rules and road theory. But are you a competent driver? You are now on your own and putting the knowledge you have learned into practice. But without experience you are only compliant.

For further information on the courses that Pragmatic Consulting offer please visit https://www.pragmatic-consulting.co.uk/ or contact Jo Niblett (Managing Director).

Tel: 01926 674340 

Mob: 07747 740311

Email: [email protected]

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