THE COMPETENCE GROUP (CoG)

The Competence Group (CoG) is a group of consultants and trainers brought together by the Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals (FDAP) to support workforce development in the substance misuse sector.

Our aim is to help ensure a fully competent workforce in line with the joint NTA/Home Office workforce development plan. We provide guidance, training and support on workforce development issues, for workers, managers and commissioners, as well as an online helpdesk and FAQs facility.

CoG members

Simon Shepherd Chief Executive, Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals (FDAP).

Trevor Boutall Director of Management Standards Consultancy. Occupational standards expert, led on development of DANOS.

Fiona Hackland Consultant at Outcome Consultancy. Helped develop DANOS.

Tim Morrison Trainer at alcohol-drugs.co.uk. Former head of training at DrugScope.

Carole Sharma Independent consultant. Previously Head of Workforce Development at NTA.

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