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Skills Gap Analysis

Everyone who starts with the service will receive with help, support and guidance a structured development programme (a role map). Your individual strengths, weaknesses and current skill level will be identified. You will be working to standards that are clear and relate directly to your role. The formal procedure for discovering what is needed for an individual is called a Skills Gap Analysis.

The following steps will be used to help you plan your development.

Step 1 - Identify the role:

IPDS has analysed every role from Firefighter through to Brigade Manager, and has mapped out specific areas which individuals need to be skilled to fulfil the role effectively.

If you have any queries or questions relating to IPDS you can email the Training Department at training.support@hantsfire.gov.uk

Firefighter
Control Operator
Crew Manager
Control Supervisor
Watch Manager
Control Watch Manager
Station Manager
Group Manager / Group Manager (Control)
Area Manager
Brigade Manager

IPDS will be progressively introduced role by role to ensure smooth transition from one method of development to another.

Step 2 - Assess the required competences:

This involves deciding which skills an individual should have to meet their role. IPDS has formalised these competencies in the form of rolemaps.

Step 3 - Assess the candidate's current skills:

This involves looking at the current skills of any given individual and see how they match up to the skills that are required for any person in that role. This is made easier through the use of Evaluation Checklists based on National Occupational Standards (NOS).

Step 4 - Determine the skills gap:

This involves looking at the skills identified in step 3 to determine where there are any gaps in the skills of the individual. Element Analysis Sheets will assess any gaps in skills whether the individual is maintaining their skills and knowledge in order to continue in their current role or wishes to enhance their skills and knowledge in order to proceed to the next level.

Step 5 - Develop an appropriate learning programme:

The last step of the Skills Gap Analysis involves giving individuals specific and relevant training in the areas where weakness has been identified and where skills need to be updated. All the modules the individual needs to be trained in will be set out in a structured development programme for them.

Rolemaps show the relevant modules and role titles in which individuals need to be skilled. They show you how you can achieve competency for the role you are in.