LOLER examiner competence and independence record

Enter the name of the school for which this record is being completed.

Enter an internal reference or site identifier, if used.

Enter the date on which this competence and independence record was completed.

Select all categories covered by the person's claimed knowledge and experience.

List relevant equipment types, models, locations or other details needed to define the scope of the examination competence.

Enter the person whose competence and independence are being recorded.

State the person's role or position in the school, employer organisation or external examination provider.

Enter the organisation through which the person is providing or undertaking the examination.

Describe the person's relevant practical knowledge, theoretical knowledge and experience for the equipment within scope. Refer to training, qualifications, examination experience, technical knowledge and experience identifying defects or weaknesses where relevant. Do not rely on a title alone.

Enter the number of years of relevant thorough-examination experience claimed for the equipment within scope. If unknown, enter 0 and explain in the evidence field.

Explain how the evidence demonstrates the ability to detect defects or weaknesses and assess their effect on continued safe use.

Describe the person's authority to make objective examination decisions and to communicate recommendations without fear or favour.

Select the option that describes the person's relationship to routine servicing or maintenance of the equipment within scope.

Explain how the examination role is separated from routine servicing or maintenance responsibilities. If the person performs routine servicing or maintenance, explain the conflict and what alternative examination arrangement will be considered before relying on the examination.

Record any financial, contractual, reporting, personal or other relationship that could affect objective decision-making, or state that none is known.

Select the current assessment based on the evidence recorded above. This is a record of the school's assessment, not a conclusion that the arrangement has been completed or adopted.

Record any recommendation, restriction, additional evidence needed, separation measure or alternative competent person arrangement arising from this assessment.

Enter the date by which the school plans to review this record or when relevant circumstances change.

Enter the name and role of the person responsible for keeping this record current.

List the documents, records or discussions reviewed, without attaching files.

Confirm that the information entered is an accurate record of the evidence considered at the date of completion.

• Tick when complete