Assessing Competence in Remote Locations
Smart use of everyday technology and applications makes it possible to undertake live competence assessments when working remotely or offshore, or record video and audio as part of your evidence.
ICA Evidence Requirements – Appraisals
Within the MTCS Individual Competence Assessment (ICA), as part of the evidence requirements, we require you to provide Appraisals to support the information you have provided.
Balancing competence with traditional practices
Can traditional ways of working still have a place in maritime, offshore, subsea and rewnewables sectors, and where does this sit with competence?
Does Training Ensure a ‘Competent’ Workforce?
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.
Assessment of Eligibility for Diving Certificates of Competence
In response to a number of recent enquiries, MTCS would like to clarify the requirements for Certificates of Competence for Commercial Diving personnel.
Working Towards Letter
A question that MTCS are often asked is “How do I get a Certificate of Competence if I have not been actively working, through no fault of my own?”
Definitions of Witnesses and Assessors
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.