Some employers require employees to be able to meet certain minimum requirements in terms of skills or competencies, before they can be considered for promotion. Such employers will normally have developed a competency framework that will outline the skills, knowledge and behaviours applicable to each level or grade in the organisation.
If it is usual for your employer to sponsor employees to undertake courses, programmes or assessment, either in work or by attending local colleges, and you believe you are being overlooked, you should bring this to the attention of your employer, displaying your willingness to undergo such development.
However, there may be legitimate reasons for the delay, for example:
These issues should be explored with your employer in order that you might understand the reasons for the delay. If your employer cannot provide a reasonable explanation, it might become an issue that you may wish to pursue through your organisation's grievance procedure.
Some employers do not sponsor their employees for competency based training and this might be the reason why nothing seems to be happening. Your own development might be up to you.
If the competencies required are not organisational specific, but relate to one of the nationally recognised competence frameworks, such as National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), then you might think about registering on an appropriate programme yourself.
Contact your local college, your local Learning and Skills Council or Learndirect. All should be able to advise you on learning opportunities and funding arrangements in your locality.
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