About this course
A Verification of Competency (VOC) is an assessment of a person’s knowledge and skills. The process assists employers with meeting their Workplace Health & Safety obligations to deem staff competent to perform a task or operate plant and/or equipment. VOCs are undertaken on persons who already hold a current ticket, licence, or unit of competency, to verify that they are still competent to that standard. Persons undertaking a VOC must provide evidence of their existing competency. In addition, some plant and machinery can be assessed and issued with a VOC even if no formal licence or nationally recognised qualification exists for that equipment. This ensures that employers can still verify an operator’s skills and competency against workplace and safety requirements, regardless of licensing obligations.
Course content
- Knowledge check on safe operation requirements
- Pre-start inspection procedures
- Correct use of controls and safety features
- Practical operation tasks relevant to the equipment
- Safe work practices in line with WHS legislation
- Verification of competency against current industry standards
Who can do this course?
The VOC is intended for participants who already hold a current ticket, licence or unit of competency for the specific machinery or plant they need to be verified on.
What do I need to bring?
- Photo identification
- Proof of existing competency (licence, ticket or Statement of Attainment)
- Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
$349.00 per person (GST inclusive)
30 minutes per person
The outcome of the VOC process is a Certificate and Competency Card