{"id":122440,"date":"2024-10-31T11:52:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T11:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/?post_type=case-study&#038;p=122440"},"modified":"2025-02-14T14:23:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T14:23:00","slug":"port-marine-personnel-competency-frameworks","status":"publish","type":"case-study","link":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/case-studies\/port-marine-personnel-competency-frameworks\/","title":{"rendered":"Development of Port Marine Personnel Competency Frameworks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-122442 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Port-1.jpg)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Project Objective:<\/strong> To supply our client with Personnel Job Competency Profiles aligned with job descriptions and international maritime standards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Client:<\/strong> Ports &amp; Harbours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nigeria<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1190\" height=\"1587\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/arial-port-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/arial-port-edited.jpg 1190w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/arial-port-edited-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/arial-port-edited-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/arial-port-edited-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1190px) 100vw, 1190px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-project-overview\"><strong>Project overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our thorough understanding and experience in delivering this type of project as an improvement cycle allowed a rigorous analysis and a robust improvement road map. The road map highlighted the improvement plan, steps for implementation and control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assessors and Verifiers will now be equipped with validation\/evidence based on a recognisable process that is derived from the analysis and implementation plan covering the four focus areas of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ship management;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>maritime assurance;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>terminal management;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and marine logistics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach addressed any skills dilution that existed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-challenges-faced-by-the-client\"><strong>Challenges faced by the client <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The client was experiencing challenges with skills dilution and current job competence profiles not at optimum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency profiles were not aligned to Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping&nbsp; (STCW), International Harbour Masters Association (IHMA), Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), The International Convention for Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:81px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-we-did\"><strong>What we did <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our scope of work was based on a three-phased approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-phase-1\"><strong>Phase 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Define<\/strong> \u2013 Programme definition and descriptive problem statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Measure<\/strong> \u2013 Identify international\/national or best practice standards and qualifications across the four focus areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Analyse<\/strong> \u2013 Carry out a comprehensive gap analysis and generate a report.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design<\/strong> \u2013 Develop an improvement plan along with suggested controls ready for the next phase of the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verify<\/strong> \u2013 Propose the controls that should be in place to support the improvement plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1587\" height=\"1587\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Port-1-1-edited-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Port-1-1-edited-1.jpg 1587w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Port-1-1-edited-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Port-1-1-edited-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Port-1-1-edited-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Port-1-1-edited-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Port-1-1-edited-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Port-1-1-edited-1-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1587px) 100vw, 1587px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1587\" height=\"1587\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/port-ship-edited-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/port-ship-edited-1.jpg 1587w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/port-ship-edited-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/port-ship-edited-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/port-ship-edited-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/port-ship-edited-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/port-ship-edited-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/port-ship-edited-1-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1587px) 100vw, 1587px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-phase-2\"><strong>Phase 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Phase 2 was designed to provide implementation, assessment and verification of resources, as a follow on from Phase 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Job Competency Profiles covering approximately 40 positions across the four main shipping and marine areas were created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Define<\/strong> \u2013 Expand program definition and refine descriptive problem statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Measure<\/strong> \u2013 Confirm applicability of international\/national or best practice standards and qualifications across the four focus areas. Provide assessment of assessor and verifier profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Analyse<\/strong> \u2013 Carry out a gap analysis and generate report for all positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Design<\/strong> \u2013 Develop an improvement plan along with suggested controls ready for the next phase of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Verify<\/strong> \u2013 Issue report to client for approval.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-phase-3\"><strong>Phase 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The objective of Phase 3 was to hand over the entire process to the client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Control<\/strong> \u2013 Ensure the designed implementation is being controlled through qualified and\/or approved assessors and verifiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Implement<\/strong> \u2013 Apply designed improvements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1587\" height=\"1587\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Port-worker-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-122453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Port-worker-edited.jpg 1587w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Port-worker-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Port-worker-edited-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Port-worker-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Port-worker-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Port-worker-edited-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Port-worker-edited-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1587px) 100vw, 1587px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-key-elements-of-an-effective-competency-management-system\"><strong>Key elements of an effective Competency Management System<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A Competency Management System (CMS) may be quite complex in that competence cannot be assured by a one-off test or examination in a training environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competence describes actual performance in the workplace (or valid simulation of the workplace) over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It requires that a person has both the knowledge and the skill to perform a particular function and the ability to apply these to unforeseen circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Competency develops over time and therefore a competency assurance system should reflect various levels of attainment within any skill area ranging from minimum proficiency through to fully competent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-value-we-delivered-to-the-client\"><strong>The value we delivered to the client<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block items-justified-center\"><div class=\"icon-container has-icon-color has-teal-color\" style=\"color:#0AC49A;width:100%;transform:rotate(0deg) scaleX(1) scaleY(1)\"><svg id=\"Layer_2\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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