Training and Competence
C4-1.3.19
Category 4 investment firms must assess individuals as competent when they have demonstrated the ability to apply the knowledge and skills required to perform a specificcontrolled function without supervision.Added: January 2022C4-1.3.20
Category 4 investment firms must annually determine the training needs of individuals undertakingcontrolled functions . It must develop a training plan to address these needs and ensure that training is planned, appropriately structured and evaluated. The training plan ofcategory 4 investment firms must include a programme for continuous professional development training (“CPD”) for their staff.Added: January 2022C4-1.3.21
Category 4 investment firms should make and retain updated records of:(a) The criteria applied in assessing the ongoing and continuing competence;(b) How and when the competence decision for a staff member was arrived at including any periodic assessments;(c) The annual training plan for eachcontrolled function ;(d) Record of CPD hours undertaken by eachapproved person ;Added: January 2022