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.
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.
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.
The final stage of your Individual Competence Assessment (ICA) evidence requirements, includes the mandatory Offshore Survival and Medical Certificates.
The MTCS Individual Competence Assessment (ICA) requires you to provide a ‘Record of Work’ as evidence to support the information you have provided.
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.
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.
As part of the ICA evidence requirements, MTCS require you to provide an ‘essential knowledge’ written report which demonstrates your understanding of your role.
Training and competence specialists MTCS discuss how companies can ensure their experienced personnel demonstrate competence in the offshore energy sector
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.
MTCK (UK) Ltd are often asked by clients if there is a method by which they can check the authenticity of the Certificates of Competence for individuals who they intend to employ or, in the case of agencies, personnel they are considering supplying for a contract.