Verification of Competency (VoC) is a method of assessment that assists
employers to meet OHS requirements and ensure staff are competent to operate
equipment or perform a task to the standard expected in employment. New national
OHS harmonisation laws, effective January 2012, bring greater importance to
employers due diligence and obligation to ensure an individual has “current
competency”.
Assessing for Verification of Competency enables businesses to confirm that their employees are competent in their job role skills and use of specific equipment. It is commonly used in many industries for pre-employment checks, contractual arrangements or site requirements.
No longer is holding a ticket or qualification enough for an employer to judge if an individual is current to operate effectively in employment.
Verification of Competency enforcement is new for industry and is subject to
interpretation. Working with industry leading clients, TAFE Queensland
SkillsTech has developed a formal process that allows for flexibility to meet
client needs whilst maintaining a high standard of assessment. Assessors are
industry experts holding all relevant qualifications combined with years of
experience.
Participants must provide their trade papers, licenses and/or qualifications as a prerequisite to undertaking a VoC. This, along with relevant work documents and/or logbooks will provide a guide to what level of competence the participant should hold.
OUTCOME:
* Client – (individual or employer) will receive an assessment summary that can be used as evidence for currency and can be kept with resume, training records, etc. TAFE Queensland SkillsTech will issue a statement of verification stating the VoC conducted.
What if the person is not competent? Client – (individual or employer) would be advised of any additional/gap training required before any further assessment could be conducted.
To discuss VOC's, please ring or email Donna Playford
Donna Playford
Business Manager, Educational Delivery, TAFE Queensland SkillsTech
Ph: +617 3259 30581| Fax: +617 3259 3110Donna.Playford@tafe.qld.edu.au | tafeskillstech.edu.au
Eagle Farm Training Centre, 776 Kingsford Smith Drive, Eagle Farm 4009 | Locked Mail Bag 2020, Archerfield QLD 4108
Assessing for Verification of Competency enables businesses to confirm that their employees are competent in their job role skills and use of specific equipment. It is commonly used in many industries for pre-employment checks, contractual arrangements or site requirements.
No longer is holding a ticket or qualification enough for an employer to judge if an individual is current to operate effectively in employment.
VOC PROCESS:
* Assessments can take place on the job or to limit the impact to productivity on-site, at a TAFE Queensland SkillsTech facility. Assessments include theory questions, verbal questioning and visual observational/demonstration one on one.
* Assessments can take place on the job or to limit the impact to productivity on-site, at a TAFE Queensland SkillsTech facility. Assessments include theory questions, verbal questioning and visual observational/demonstration one on one.
Participants must provide their trade papers, licenses and/or qualifications as a prerequisite to undertaking a VoC. This, along with relevant work documents and/or logbooks will provide a guide to what level of competence the participant should hold.
DURATION:
* Each assessment takes approximately 4-8 hrs dependent on the occupation or job role and on type of plant and/or requirement of employer/site.
Call one of our friendly team who can assist.
* Each assessment takes approximately 4-8 hrs dependent on the occupation or job role and on type of plant and/or requirement of employer/site.
Call one of our friendly team who can assist.
* Client – (individual or employer) will receive an assessment summary that can be used as evidence for currency and can be kept with resume, training records, etc. TAFE Queensland SkillsTech will issue a statement of verification stating the VoC conducted.
To discuss VOC's, please ring or email Donna Playford
Donna Playford
Business Manager, Educational Delivery, TAFE Queensland SkillsTech
Ph: +617 3259 30581| Fax: +617 3259 3110Donna.Playford@tafe.qld.edu.au | tafeskillstech.edu.au
Eagle Farm Training Centre, 776 Kingsford Smith Drive, Eagle Farm 4009 | Locked Mail Bag 2020, Archerfield QLD 4108
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