1. The Principles of Workforce Progression
Presentation by
Rod Hammerton
Head of Operations

2. South Wales

3. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Area

4. The Principles of Workforce Progression What Does it Do!
Defines the principles behind the Service Policies for development, progression and advancement of employees
Draws together the key issues and intentions
Initial point of reference
Directs supporting policies

5. Policy Statements
The primary role of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is to reduce risk to our communities by raising awareness and providing a first class emergency service
To achieve this we need the best people, properly trained and operating in a supportive environment

6. Policy Statements
The Service values its employees and seeks to allow everyone to reach their full potential
The Service fully supports the principles of the Integrated Personal Development System (IPDS) for recruitment, selection and advancement of all employees

7. Policy Statements
The Service expects candidates for recruitment or promotion to be able to demonstrate the personal qualities and attributes (PQAs) that align with the Service’s organisational values and assessment of these PQAs form a part of any process

8. Policy Statements
It is recognised there is always the need to balance the needs of service delivery against the aspirations of the individual for recognition, progression and personal development
There are times when this balance may cause conflict but all decisions on workforce development and progression will be based on objective, transparent and fair criteria

9. Policy Summary Full Implementation of IPDS Expected PQAs
Recognise Priorities
Assure Fairness
Full Adoption and Maintenance of Service Values
Nothing Revolutionary, just coherant and consistent

10. Traditional View of RDS Firefighter

11. Modern RDS Firefighter

12. The Retained Duty System
What Is the Difference?

13. A Firefighter is a Firefighter
This is a constant and underlying principle to allowing SWFRS to reduce risk in our communities

14. Gateways Single Point of Entry Test ADC
Role Specific Selection Process
Suitability Interview
                                      

15. Enablers NVQ Development to Competent Portfolio PDR
Vocational and Professional Qualifications
Mentoring
                    

16. Gateways and Paths to Progression
Watch Manager
RDS
(ADC Pass)
Crew Manager
RDS
(No ADC Pass)
Watch Manager
RDS
(No ADC Pass)
Crew Manager
RDS
(ADC Pass)
Suitability Interview
Command Assessment
RSSP
Watch Manager
WDS
Fire Safety
Firefighter RDS
ADC
Gateways and Paths to Progression
Suitability Interview
Watch Manager
WDS
Firefighter WDS
Crew Manager WDS

17. Any questions?

18. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Rod Hammerton
Head of Operations
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
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