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The competence the job demandsAdequate knowledge, or sound knowledge?

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Guidance Note 3 · p.15 · section 1.2, required competence. Compare the wording with BS 7671's definition of a skilled person:

RoleStandard of knowledge
Skilled person (BS 7671)Adequate knowledge, training and skills
Inspector (Guidance Note 3)Sound knowledge
Sound is a higher bar than adequate. The page goes on to say inspectors must also have relevant education and experience — so that you can see risk. Courses alone do not get you there; you have to have been out doing it.

And the responsibility that comes with it, for initial or periodic inspection as appropriate: preventing danger to any person or livestock, and preventing damage to property.

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