ICA Evidence Requirements – All about Witness Statements
Within the MTCS Individual Competence Assessment (ICA), as part of the evidence requirements, we require you to provide a Witness Statement to support the information you have provided.
Retrospective Assessment
When working offshore, it’s not always practical or possible to assess a Candidate ‘in the moment’ as the working environment and the tasks being undertaken can make it virtually impossible.
Do I need to be an electrician to complete the MTCS ROV High Voltage Course?
It has been a long running debate in the ROV industry as to whether someone who is required to isolate an ROV prior to maintenance should have an electrical background, qualifications, and experience.
Does the course make me competent to isolate an ROV after completing the course?
No training course can automatically make someone competent, and competence can only be achieved by successfully demonstrating a specific task over a period of time in different scenarios. For example, the competence assessment within the MTCS High Voltage course requires someone to supervise the electrical isolation and ensure it is carried out safely and in accordance with procedures.
Preparing for Assessment
GA and ICA programmes do require commitment from both Candidates and those assessing or witnessing their activities, and appropriate planning and preparation will help support all involved in the process.
Completing Competencies to Re-validate a MTCS Certificate of Competence
Personnel continuing at their existing grade and level of work may understandably ask MTCS if they need to re-validate their Certificate of Competence and if they are required to repeat the process and submit a Portfolio of Evidence?
Why are MTCS Certificates of Competence valid for only 3 years?
A question which has, understandably, been asked of MTCS on a number of occasions is regarding the length of time that a certificate of competence is valid for.