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IFCOS

IFCOS. International Forum for Construction Occupational Standards. Set-up. IFCOS is a voluntary association of individuals & organisations, with an interest in the development, promotion and use of standards of competence in the construction industry.

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IFCOS

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  1. IFCOS International Forum for Construction Occupational Standards IFCOS (International Forum for Construction Occupational Standards)

  2. Set-up • IFCOS is a voluntary association of individuals & organisations, • with an interest in the development, promotion and use of standards of competence in the construction industry. • Membership is by providing information on the standards system used in your country. • IFCOS was created and is managed by Nigel Lloyd. IFCOS (International Forum for Construction Occupational Standards)

  3. Background • IFCOS was formed in 2005 by the participants in a 4 day workshop benchmarking UK construction occupational standards against those from other countries. • In 2006 the IFCOS project was created to explore international experience in ‘off-site’ (modern) methods of construction. Another 4 day workshop was held. • In 2008 IFCOS is a partner in APL-Bud project. IFCOS (International Forum for Construction Occupational Standards)

  4. Achievements • Members in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Estonia, Germany, New Zealand, Poland, Romania, UK • Comparative framework of occupational standards with 9 dimensions of the institutional system + 9 dimensions describing the structure of the standards • Comparative table showing the construction sector standards systems for 9 countries (but needs refreshing) IFCOS (International Forum for Construction Occupational Standards)

  5. IFCOS in APL-Bud • 2-way channel to construction occupational standards worldwide: • identifying relevant experience • dissemination of APL-Bud results • Representing UK experience (ConstructionSkills Sector Skills Council, Built Environment Skills Alliance, Construction Skills Certification Scheme) IFCOS (International Forum for Construction Occupational Standards)

  6. Nigel Lloyd • Civil engineer & professional development expert • 13 years experience overseas (India, Kenya, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Somalia, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia) • Expertise in standards of competence • Founded CamProf in 1994 IFCOS (International Forum for Construction Occupational Standards)

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