Free Webinars & Competency Clinics in 2016
Throughout 2016, we are holding a number of free webinars followed by online competency clinics on related topics.
Please click on 'more info' to see which topics we will be covering, and how to register.
Your New CMS
If you need help to develop a new competence management system, we can help you by developing all of the system, working on particular aspects or helping you develop a framework that you can take forward.
More InfoRefreshing Your CMS
If you have an existing system that you would like to improve, but you do not know where to start, then we can help.
More InfoCompetency Manager Support
Perhaps you are new to your role as Training & Competency Manager. Or you might have a lot of experience but just need a different perspective. Maybe you simply do not have enough time and need some extra help.
We can support you in a variety of different ways.
More InfoYour Assessors
Whether you need help with training your assessors, prefer qualifications or just don’t know where to start, we can help.
We can work with you to work out the best option for your organisation, taking into account your immediate needs and longer term goals.
More InfoInternal Verification
We can help you ensure that your internal verifiers know what they need to do and how to do it.
And if you are looking for a qualification, we can take your internal verifiers through the process.
More InfoCase Studies
Major International Oil and Gas Operator
Working with this company since 2007, we have helped with:
- Revision of competence assurance approach
- Development of competency portfolios
- Assessor training workshops
- Moving from paper based to online system
- Verifier training and workshops
- Revised competency set-up for well operations personnel to meet OSPRAG recommendations
- Audits of Wells Critical Competency Management System
- Development of standards of competence based on safety case and operating procedures
- Development of user-friendly competence portfolios
- Assessor and Internal Verifier training
- Ongoing support and advice to the Training & Competency team
We continue to work very closely with the team at Northern Offshore to support the entire running of the competency management system. This includes onsite support to their rigs based in Europe and other international regions.
Our CMS Brochure
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Tips for Success!
When implementing your Competency Management System, there is a lot to address and it is not hard to imagine why some organisations feel their competency assurance system does not prove or completely demonstrate competency for all roles. With skills shortages and not enough time to give the younger generation years to build up experience, a robust competence assurance system becomes even more important.
Identify the right competencies
Link all your competencies to your safety management systems/safety case. These documents provide essential information to help guide you. But remember to get input from your offshore personnel.
Draw a map
Map out the competency process so that only workplace competencies are assessed offshore. Otherwise you risk duplication of effort between training, familiarisation, emergency response training and competency.
Build a workable system
Competence assessment is a small part of what supervisors and teams are asked to do offshore. So your documentation has to be clear and quick to use. The working part must line up with responsibilities. The people doing the assessments (the assessors) can be given checklists that reflect key aspects of procedures and risk assessments.
Prioritise your people
If this is your third or fourth look at competencies then focus on people new to roles. Assess the level of risk - two people might be new to a role but the one who has not been offshore before has to be a priority.
Get management buy-in
Competency and training can be seen as a second priority to off-shore crews. The main management team needs to be bought into the process.
Provide Quality Assessor Training
Assessor training is the key to successful implementation. Training should focus on the competency system. Some of the training will also help develop effective supervision skills as these are also required for an assessor to be effective.
Provide accessible guidance
We find that a short guide with examples of evidence works really well. Offshore assessors can use it as a quick reference guide and verifiers can also refer to it.
If you are new to competency management systems or just want to refresh your knowledge, then you might find the following of our blog articles useful: