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ICA Evidence – What do we mean by ‘Essential Knowledge Assignment’?

Individual Competence Assessment (ICA), Individual Competence Assessment (ICA) Guidance, InsightsBy WebAdminAugust 22, 2025

As part of the ICA evidence requirements, MTCS require you to provide an ‘essential knowledge’ written report which demonstrates your understanding of your role.

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ICA Evidence Requirements – All about Witness Statements

Evidence, Individual Competence Assessment (ICA), Individual Competence Assessment (ICA) Guidance, InsightsBy WebAdminDecember 23, 2024

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

Grade Assessment (GA), Grade Assessment (GA) Guidance, Individual Competence Assessment (ICA), Individual Competence Assessment (ICA) Guidance, InsightsBy Neil BownessMay 29, 2024

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.

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Preparing for Assessment

Grade Assessment (GA), Grade Assessment (GA) Guidance, Individual Competence Assessment (ICA), Individual Competence Assessment (ICA) Guidance, InsightsBy WebAdminMay 21, 2024

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.

ICA Evidence Requirements – Offshore Medical & Survival Certificates

Individual Competence Assessment (ICA), Individual Competence Assessment (ICA) Guidance, InsightsBy WebAdminMay 24, 2023

The final stage of your Individual Competence Assessment (ICA) evidence requirements, includes the mandatory Offshore Survival and Medical Certificates.

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ICA Evidence Requirements – Record of Work

Individual Competence Assessment (ICA), Individual Competence Assessment (ICA) Guidance, InsightsBy WebAdminMay 18, 2023

The MTCS Individual Competence Assessment (ICA) requires you to provide a ‘Record of Work’ as evidence to support the information you have provided.

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ICA Evidence Requirements – Appraisals

Competence, Evidence, Individual Competence Assessment (ICA), Individual Competence Assessment (ICA) GuidanceBy WebAdminMay 10, 2023

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.

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Experienced Personnel – how to verify their competence the ICA route

Individual Competence Assessment (ICA), Individual Competence Assessment (ICA) Guidance, InsightsBy Richard WarburtonApril 13, 2022

Training and competence specialists MTCS discuss how companies can ensure their experienced personnel demonstrate competence in the offshore energy sector

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