ACS Assessor Guide - Security Industry Authority

ACS Assessor GuideSection 4 – Criterion Specific Guidelines: Criteria 66.4 An SIA Approved Contractor can demonstrate an appraisal and development system that encourages its employees to improve themselves.6.4.2 Self learning and improvement is encouraged.Clarification:The main focus of this indicator is the need to improve the skills and competencies withinthe industry. Applicant organisations should demonstrate how they encourage employees toundertake additional/specialist training and the achievement of formal qualifications.Ref: BS7958; BS7499; BS7984Where organisations tend to focus on individuals training needs the following links provideuseful information www.skillsforsecurity.org.uk or The Security Institute:www.security-institute.orgGood practice: Access to e-learning. Building links with local training providers, and exploring potential funding opportunities. Assistance with basic skills The organisation funds the membership of relevant professional bodies andprofessional certification fees such as membership of the Security Institute,Institute of Risk Management, Chartered Security Professional Status, CIPD,ILM, IPSA, ASIS, Institute of Directors, EPIC (Ex-police in Industry andCommerce) etc.Linkages with other Indicators:6.2.1 All employees have training plans and records.6.4.1 A process for the appraisal of employee performance is in place and is implemented.161The contents of this publication are copyright ©2013 Security Industry Authority, all rights reserved. No part of the contents may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means without prior written permission of the copyright owner.