Staff Training Plan & Competency Matrix

What's inside

This policy is fully drafted and structured, ready to brand and complete for your service. It covers:

• How to use this template
• Training, competence and capability are not the same thing
• 1. Purpose and scope
• 2. Before a new starter works unsupervised
• 3. Induction programme
• 4. Mandatory training schedule
• 5. Role-specific competencies
• 6. Training compliance matrix
• 7. Training needs analysis
• 8. Supervision, appraisal and revalidation
• 9. Budget and protected time
• 10. Agency, bank and contracted staff
• 11. Recording, retention and evidence
• 12. Monitoring, audit and reporting
• 13. Roles and responsibilities
• 14. Review and document control

CQC fundamental standard

Legislation & standards it maps to

• Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 - in particular Regulation 12 (Safe care and treatment), Regulation 13 (Safeguarding service users from abuse and improper treatment), Regulation 18 (Staffing) and Regulation 19 (Fit and proper persons employed)
• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control of infections
• Equality Act 2010
• Health and Care Act 2022 - the requirement for training on learning disability and autism (the Oliver McGowan mandatory training)
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and the Care Act 2014
• Care Quality Commission guidance: Supporting documents for new provider registration applications - Staff training plan

Who it applies to

All employed, bank, agency, contracted and volunteer staff of [Organisation Name]

How it works

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2. Download your editable Word file from the link we email you straight away.
3. Complete the placeholders for your service, then have it approved before use.
4. Add the optional updates subscription and we keep it current as guidance changes.