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The Principles of Workforce Progression
Presentation by Rod Hammerton Head of Operations
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South Wales
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South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Area
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Traditional View of RDS Firefighter
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Modern RDS Firefighter
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The Retained Duty System
What Is the Difference?
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A Firefighter is a Firefighter
This is a constant and underlying principle to allowing SWFRS to reduce risk in our communities
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Gateways Single Point of Entry Test ADC
Role Specific Selection Process Suitability Interview
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Enablers NVQ Development to Competent Portfolio PDR
Vocational and Professional Qualifications Mentoring
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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
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South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Rod Hammerton Head of Operations South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Mobile:
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