TC-2.2 TC-2.2 Training and Maintaining Competence
TC-2.2.1
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licensee 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.January 2014TC-2.2.2
The assessment and training plan described in Paragraph TC-2.2.1 should be aimed at ensuring that the relevant
approved person maintains competence in thecontrolled function . 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.January 2014TC-2.2.3
The training plan of
licensees must include a programme for continuous professional development training ('CPD') for their staff.January 2014TC-2.2.4
Approved persons may choose to fulfil their CPD requirements by attending courses, workshops, conferences and seminars at local or foreign training institutions.January 2014TC-2.2.5
The annual training required under Paragraph TC-2.2.1 must also include the quarterly updates, if any, to the CBB Volume 5 (Financing Companies) Rulebook, in areas relevant to each
controlled function .January 2014TC-2.2.6
Licensees should maintain appropriate training records for each individual.Licensees should note how the relevant training relates to and supports the individual's role. Training records may be reviewed during supervisory visits to assess thelicensee's systems and to review how thelicensee ensures that its staff are competent and remain competent for their roles.January 2014Maintaining Competence
TC-2.2.7
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licensee must make appropriate arrangements to ensure thatapproved persons maintain competence.January 2014TC-2.2.8
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licensee should ensure that maintaining competence for anapproved 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.January 2014TC-2.2.9
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licensee may utilise the CPD schemes of relevant professional bodies to demonstrate compliance with Paragraph 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 Paragraph TC-2.2.1.January 2014Record Keeping
TC-2.2.10
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licensee must, for a minimum period of five years, make and retain records of:(a) The criteria applied in assessing continuing competence;(b) The annual assessment of competence; and(c) Record of CPD hours undertaken by eachapproved person .January 2014