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Course overview

The Competence Assessor course has been designed to enable delegates to assess competencies at all levels, rather than complete standard assessments measuring knowledge, giving organization's a clear and accurate picture of the competencies within their organization. This is especially relevant in regulated environments.

Upon successful completion of the training and with evidence that the skills and knowledge have been successfully applied in the workplace , the delegate would be eligible to conduct workplace assessments, provided that they themselves are technically competent in the discipline being assessed.

What will I learn?

1. The principles of competence assessment including individual roles and responsibilities
2. Evidence Sources
3. Assessment guidance
4. Assessment Planning
5. Applicable regional legislation and guidelines
7. Collecting and Evaluating Evidence and Making the Assessment Decision
8. Recording Assessment Decisions
9. Providing Feedback

Requirements

There are no formal pre-requisites for attendance on the Competence Assessor Training Programme. However, to ensure successful completion of the Competence Assessor Training Standard, learners must have access to a minimum of two candidates undergoing an assessment process in their workplace.

FAQs

1. What is a Competence Assessor course?
The Competence Assessor course trains professionals to assess a person’s skills, knowledge and workplace performance using suitable evidence and assessment methods.
2. Who should take Competence Assessor training?
The course is suitable for supervisors, team leaders, managers, safety professionals and other experienced personnel responsible for assessing workplace competence.
3. What will I learn in a Competence Assessor course?
You will learn assessment planning, evaluating evidence, making assessment decisions, recording results, providing feedback and applying relevant guidelines and legislation.
4. What are the requirements for Competence Assessor training?
There are no formal prerequisites to attend the course, but learners should have access to at least two candidates who can undergo an assessment process in the workplace.
5. How long is the Competence Assessor course?
The Competence Assessor course at Elite Offshore Pvt Ltd is 16 hours in duration and is available through both online and offline training.
6. Can a Competence Assessor conduct workplace assessments?
Yes. After completing the training and demonstrating that the skills and knowledge have been applied successfully, a trained assessor can conduct workplace assessments in areas where they are technically competent.
7. Is Competence Assessor training useful for the oil and gas industry?
Yes. The training is particularly relevant to regulated industries such as oil and gas, where personnel competence needs to be assessed consistently against defined workplace standards.
8. Does the Competence Assessor course include practical assessment exercises?
The training covers practical aspects of planning assessments, collecting and evaluating evidence, making assessment decisions, recording results and giving feedback to candidates.
9. What is the role of a Competence Assessor?
A Competence Assessor reviews evidence of a person's performance and decides whether the required level of competence has been demonstrated against the applicable criteria.
10. Where can I take Competence Assessor training?
Elite Offshore Pvt Ltd offers the Competence Assessor course in online and offline formats, making it accessible to professionals in India and those seeking industry-focused training internationally.