Examples of behaviours

Puts safety first for themselves and others

Grading descriptor 

Works in line with company policies and practices at all times to ensure the security and protection of equipment and a safe and environmentally-friendly working environment. Identifies and mitigates risks and reports appropriately those which are outside their control.

Example from camera prep technician

Assessment method

Observation with questions.

Respectful of others

Grading descriptor

Demonstrates communication skills that show respect for workers, patients and their families.

Example from healthcare cleaning operative

Assessment method

Observation with questioning.

Takes ownership of work

Grading descriptor 

Takes responsibility for completing tasks, completes actions within limits of authority without direction and asks for help where required.

Example from water process operative

Assessment method

Observation with questioning.

Team-focused and works effectively with colleagues and others

Grading descriptor 

Outlines how they work as part of a team and with other professionals to identify and plan enabling environments, activities, play opportunities and educational programmes, both indoors and outdoors. In doing this, they support the holistic development of children by using child-initiated and adult-led approaches to improve the outcomes for children.

Example from early years practitioner

Assessment method

Professional discussion.

Sources solutions and seeks to continuously improve and develop

Grading descriptor 

Explains how they have used a range of methodologies to identify and apply solutions in order to continually improve the services that their organisation offers.

Example from fundraiser

Assessment method

Professional discussion.

Committed to keeping up to date with industry best practice

Grading descriptor 

Explains how they keep up to date with regulation/industry best practice so they operate compliantly, and how changes impact on organisational policies and procedures.

Example from insurance practitioner

Assessment method

Professional discussion.

Champions health and safety across the team

Grading descriptor 

Explains how they act as a good role model in terms of Health and Safety and the impact of challenging poor behaviour.

Example from engineer surveyor

Assessment method

Professional discussion.

Acts in a professional and ethical manner

Grading descriptor 

Demonstrates the ability to work with colleagues, clients, the public and other stakeholders in a collaborative, non-confrontational and ethical way, in line with professional competence and conduct.

Example from BEMS control engineer

Assessment method

Project report and presentation with questioning.

Resilient under pressure

Grading descriptor 

Justifies their approach when they have managed a difficult, challenging and/or confrontational situation and demonstrates resilience.

Example from metal recycling technical manager

Assessment method

Professional discussion.

Acts in a way that builds and maintains positive relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers

Grading descriptor 

Explains how they consult with and involve people from the team and other work areas to actively achieve developmental goals.

Example from broadcast and media systems technician

Assessment method

Professional discussion.

Challenges approaches to work in a constructive manner

Grading descriptor 

Demonstrates solution-focused decisions made using organisational principles and taking account of other perspectives and the bigger picture.

Example from countryside ranger

Assessment method

Observation.

Committed to continuous professional development

Grading descriptor

Establishes an approach to CPD where commitment is demonstrated and reflected in their personal log of activities.

Example from asset manager

Assessment method

Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.

Leads by example, demonstrating impeccable safe behaviours at all times

Grading descriptor 

Explains an example of a decision they took in order to lead and respond effectively to a vessel in an emergency while simultaneously maintaining their own company’s reputation by adopting a safety-first approach.

Example from harbour master

Assessment method

Professional discussion.

Champions ethical and sustainable practices

Grading descriptor 

Designs solutions that prioritise and promote ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible practices.

Example from geotechnical engineer

Assessment method

Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence.

Calm, rational and professional under pressure

Grading descriptor 

Describes how to assess operational risk and implement measures to mitigate identified risks, indicating how they remained calm, rational and professional when operating under pressure.

Example from serious and complex crime investigator

Assessment method

Professional discussion.

Uses initiative and imagination to develop and identify new ideas where appropriate

Grading descriptor 

Explains how they have used the theory and practice of presentation, interpretation and programming - including emerging digital skillsets, as well as interpreting and responding to research, intelligence and analysis of audience feedback - to deliver new exhibitions, projects and collection displays using initiative and imagination.

Example from curator

Assessment method

Exhibition project and written report.

Works collaboratively by personal example, encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit

Grading descriptor 

Gives examples of how they have encouraged and facilitated cooperation, pride, trust and group identity, fostering commitment and team spirit.

Example from registrar (creative and cultural)

Assessment method

Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio.

Champions accessibility and diversity in order to create inclusive solutions

Grading descriptor

Describes how they continuously develop personally and how they champion accessibility and diversity to create inclusive solutions.

Example from digital user experience (UX) professional

Assessment method

Professional discussion.

Drives continuous improvement

Grading descriptor

Discusses the importance of professional development and how they identify gaps in their own and others knowledge and skills. Discusses how they support someone wishing to work in analytical and intelligence roles in the health and care system.

Example from health and care intelligence specialist

Assessment method

Professional discussion.