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BEST PRACTICES CONCERNING TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTORS - FINAL REPORT
IMPEL NETWORK
European Union Network for the Implementation
and Enforcement of Environmental Law
This report examines the systems in place in Member States for the Training and Qualification of Inspectors and aims to identify best practices from them. These best practices are more than “minimum criteria”.
It begins with a summary of the position in the Member States: more complete information can be found in the annexed report. It then describes a framework for identifying qualification and training needs for staff undertaking inspections, or preparing permits for those Member States where these inspection and permit activities are undertaken by the same people or within the same body. These include entry level requirements such as academic qualifications, personal attributes and general suitability. Initial training will often be needed before the new recruit can work alone, which will include practical experience on the job gained under supervision from a senior member of staff. His or her competency will need to be assessed and an evaluation should be undertaken. Continuing professional development will be needed in order to keep abreast of changes and to maintain the required level of competence. Some specialist training may also be appropriate, in order to have specialist knowledge within a particular team or organisation. The effectiveness of training given should also be checked.
Skills and competencies need to be assessed according to the inspector’s role within a
particular team. Inspectors need to plan their inspections, carry out site visits and draw
conclusions on appropriate action to take as a result. It is important to define how well these tasks should be performed, which in turn assists in defining core competencies. Broadly similar steps are often followed in order for a permit to be issued. The permit writer has to be able to assess the operator’s application against the requirements of the relevant legislation.
He/she will decide whether to issue a permit with conditions or to refuse an application for a permit, with reasons. If more than one authority is responsible for issuing a permit, it is important to ensure that conflicting permits are not issued for a particular activity.
In any group of individuals in a profession, qualifications, skills and attributes will vary
widely. A distinction can be made between “core competencies” at individual level (of which an inspector should have at least a basic understanding) and at the team level (which are necessary within a team but need not be found in each inspector). These competencies cover administrative framework and legal skills, inspection, permitting, technical skills and communication and management tools.
Entry qualifications will depend on the specific role (inspector or permit writer) and the sector or level in which they work. Generally studies for 2 or 3 years leading to a diploma after secondary education completed at the age of 18 or 19 or relevant experience in science, technical or legal matters or the environment. According to the needs of the organisation, specific skills and competencies that may be required are technical skills, knowledge of national environmental legislation and organisations’ roles, technical report writing and communication and negotiation techniques...
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