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.
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.
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?
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.
Your candidates will collect evidence throughout their assessments via observation, questioning and more than likely other sources too.
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.
Assessing a Candidate’s performance through 3 activities needs pre-planning and organising.
You should receive Feedback throughout your Grade Assessment from your Assessor. You’ll receive separate Feedback from an MTCS Verifier after submission.
The Grade Assessment process requires you to gather evidence that can be used as part of your assessment. It is important the evidence you provide shows a range of activity and is relevant to the competencies you are aiming to have signed off.