The subject of competence has always been a topic of discussion in the offshore energy and maritime industries. The discussions tend to fall around how do we actually know if someone is competent, and who makes the decision as to whether they are.
Undertaking competence programmes does require commitment and investment, but what price can put on someone’s safety and, ultimately, their life?
It is important that contracting companies appreciate the process by which the Certificate has been awarded and to question the individual at interview stage on the background to them achieving their Certificate.
Keeping people who work in the maritime and offshore oil and gas industries motivated can be a challenge – we propose the solution is good supervision, recognition and a commitment to professional development.
Planning your assessments is a vital stage of your Grade Assessment (GA). As the Candidate, starting and staying on track is ultimately your responsibility.
Training and competence specialists MTCS discuss how companies can ensure their experienced personnel demonstrate competence in the offshore energy sector
MTCS discuss how training courses in the offshore energy industry do not make an individual competent. Whilst training forms part of the process, workplace assessment by trained and qualified Skills Assessors is essential.
Organisations across the globe rely on MTCS as providing the ‘benchmark’ for ensuring they have a competent workforce. Fraudulent certification is on the rise and some individuals go to great lengths to create what is intended to pass as a valid and authentic Certificate of Competence.
What is the difference between an Assessor and a Witness? And why do we need Assessors if we have Witnesses? In order to answer this, we firstly need to look more closely at both roles.