ICEL Competency Scheme
ICEL Emergency Lighting Competency Framework & Scheme
New Entrant
For individuals who are either new to the emergency lighting industry or who have not undertaken formal learning in the last 5 years.
Existing Entrant
For individuals who currently work within emergency lighting and undertake the relevant domain activities on a regular basis.
For individuals, registration in the scheme provides tangible proof of your skills, knowledge, and experience to employers and clients. For organisations, participating in the scheme allows for effective competency management within the workforce, helping to ensure compliance with best practices and quality management systems.
The ICEL Competency Framework and Scheme focus on the registration of individuals who can demonstrate competence in specific emergency lighting activities. It is not designed to replicate other occupational schemes but instead registers individuals based on their competency in defined activities, rather than an overarching job role.
Employers are encouraged to ensure their staff are registered in a combination of activities appropriate to their responsibilities. These activities are defined within six core domains:
Product Design Management
Leading and managing product design, including the development of briefs, specifications, and oversight of technical work.
Specification
Defining emergency lighting needs, conducting risk assessments, and managing procurement.
Scheme Design
Developing lighting schemes, including identifying the appropriate products.
Sales & Distribution
Marketing and supplying emergency lighting products, either as a manufacturer or distributor.
Installation
Installing emergency lighting systems, commissioning, and verifying compliance.
Testing & Maintenance
