• TC-2 TC-2 Training and Maintaining Competence

    • TC-2.1 TC-2.1 Training and Supervision

      • TC-2.1.1

        A licensee must annually determine the training needs of individuals undertaking controlled functions. It must develop a training plan to address these needs and ensure that training is planned, appropriately structured and evaluated.

        October 2010

      • TC-2.1.2

        The assessment and training plan described in Paragraph TC-2.1.1 should be aimed at ensuring that the relevant approved person maintains competence in the controlled function. Training does not necessarily just imply attendance of courses. An individual can develop skills and gain experience in a variety of ways. These could include on the job learning, individual study, and other methods. In almost every situation, and for most individuals, it is likely that competence will be developed most effectively by a mixture of training methods.

        October 2010

      • TC-2.1.3

        The training plan of licensees must include a programme for continuous professional development training ("CPD") for their personnel.

        October 2010

      • TC-2.1.4

        Approved persons may choose to fulfil their CPD requirements by attending courses and seminars at local or foreign training institutions.

        October 2010

      • TC-2.1.5

        The annual training needs assessment required under Paragraph TC-2.1.1 must also consider quarterly updates, if any, to the CBB Volume 5 (Specialised Licensees) Rulebook, in areas relevant to each controlled function.

        October 2010

      • TC-2.1.6

        Individuals holding the controlled functions of compliance officer and MLRO at a licensee must undergo a minimum of 15 hours of CPD per annum.

        October 2010

      • TC-2.1.7

        A licensee should ensure that an approved person undertaking a controlled function undergoes appropriate review and assessment of performance.

        October 2010

      • TC-2.1.8

        The level of review and assessment should be proportionate to the level of competence demonstrated by the approved person. Review and assessment should take place on a regular basis and include coaching and assessing performance against the competencies necessary for the role.

        October 2010

      • TC-2.1.9

        Assessors of approved persons should have technical knowledge and relevant skills, e.g. coaching and assessment skills.

        October 2010

    • TC-2.2 TC-2.2 Maintaining Competence

      • TC-2.2.1

        A licensee must make appropriate arrangements to ensure that approved persons maintain competence.

        October 2010

      • TC-2.2.2

        A licensee should ensure that maintaining competence for an approved person takes into account:

        (a) Application of technical knowledge;
        (b) Application and development of skills; and
        (c) Any market changes and changes to products, legislation and regulation.
        October 2010

      • TC-2.2.3

        A licensee may utilise the CPD schemes of relevant professional bodies to demonstrate compliance with TC-2.2.1. In-house training, seminars, conferences, further qualifications, product presentations, computer-based training and one-to-one tuition may also be considered to demonstrate compliance with TC-2.2.1.

        October 2010