Research

Mandatory competencies

You must achieve the minimum levels as set out below.

Level 3

• Ethics, Rules of Conduct and professionalism

Level 2

• Client care
• Communication and negotiation
• Health and safety

Level 1

• Accounting principles and procedures
• Business planning
• Conflict avoidance, management and dispute resolution procedures
• Data management
• Diversity, inclusion and teamworking
• Inclusive environments
• Sustainability

Core competencies

Level 3

Optional competencies

Five to Level 1 from the core and/or optional competency lists for your chosen pathway.

Plus, one to Level 2 and two competencies to Level 1 from the full list of technical competencies.

Candidates must demonstrate competence in research that is applied to the delivery of solutions to a wide range of projects, employing a range of approaches and relating to a number of locations. The research must be relevant to the chosen pathway.