Paragraph 62 Continued competence processF1
The verifier must establish, document, implement and maintain a continued competence process to ensure that all personnel entrusted with verification activities are competent for the tasks that are allocated to them.
For the purposes of the competence process referred to in sub-paragraph (1), the verifier must establish, document, implement and maintain the following aspects—
general competence criteria for all personnel undertaking verification activities;
specific competence criteria for each function within the verifier undertaking verification activities, in particular for the UK ETS lead auditor, the UK ETS auditor, the independent reviewer and the technical expert;
a method for ensuring the continued competence and regular evaluation of the performance of all personnel undertaking verification activities;
a process for ensuring ongoing training of the personnel undertaking verification activities;
process for assessing whether the verification engagement falls within the scope of the verifier’s accreditation, and whether the verifier has the competence, personnel and resources required to select the verification team and successfully complete the verification activities within the timeframe required.
In evaluating the competence of the personnel pursuant to sub-paragraph (2)(c), the verifier must assess that competence against the competence criteria referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(a) and (b).
The process referred to in sub-paragraph (2)(e), must also include a process for assessing whether the verification team holds all the competence and personnel required to carry out verification activities for a specific maritime operator.
The verifier must develop general and specific competence criteria which are in conformity with the criteria laid down in paragraphs 63(4), 64, 65 and 66.
The verifier must monitor regularly, and at least annually, the performance of all personnel undertaking verification activities in order to confirm their continued competence.
The verifier must regularly review the continued competence process referred to in sub-paragraph (1) to ensure that—
the competence criteria referred to in paragraph (2)(a) and (b), are developed in accordance with the competence requirements under this Part;
all issues that may be identified related to the setting of the general and specific competence criteria pursuant to paragraph (2)(a) and (b), are addressed;
all the requirements in the competence process are updated and maintained as appropriate.
The verifier must have a system for recording the results of the activities carried out in the competence process referred to in sub-paragraph (1).
A sufficiently competent evaluator must assess the competence and performance of the UK ETS auditor and UK ETS lead auditor.
The competent evaluator must monitor those auditors during the verification of an annual emissions report on the site of the maritime operator as appropriate, to determine whether they meet the competence criteria.
If a member of personnel fails to demonstrate that the competence criteria for a specific task allocated to that member have been fully met, the verifier must identify and organise additional training or supervised work experience. The verifier must monitor that member until the member demonstrates to the verifier that the member meets the competence criteria.