This is already in progress. Qualifications for controllers are well-established. Requirements for planners at Major Events have now been approved for introduction from 2000 onwards. Technical Committee consider that requirements for planners at lower levels should be considered for introduction at a later date, possibly from 2002. There is currently no intention to introduce qualification requirements for organisers.
Controllers provide the main method of quality assurance at present.
Training courses for event officials are also important and will continue to be supported by Technical Committee. Formal methods of obtaining event feedback are being considered, but no firm decisions have yet been made. 39 There should be training and quality assurance for event officials. Training material is available from the BOF Office for officials at all levels. Associations are encouraged to put on training courses, and funding is available to support this.