Competence Assurance
Competence Assurance is an assessment process for individuals and organizations, working in the offshore energy sector, that measures workplace performance against a set of standards.
The principal purpose of Competence Assurance is to manage performance and mitigate risk in the workplace to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).
It is a proactive process that addresses the Human Element of risk management by systematically measuring workplace performance against a set of standards,.
It ensures that individuals retain skills - that they are current – with respect to changes in technology, equipment, procedures, rules and regulations etc.
It identifies skills gaps before they can cause harm. It provides a targeted approach to accessing training / learning events required to close the gaps.
It provides everyone in the work force with clear guidance regarding performance standards for each job and what is required to be accomplished for career development and advancement.
It is the link between individual performance and organisational success.
It provides assurance, supported by evidence, for regulators and other stakeholders alike that the organisation is compliant.
What is CASys ?
It is a structured system that tracks, records and reports on the professional development and performance of the workforce.
It provides facilities for recording workplace assessment, identifying performance gaps, determining training needs to close the gaps, and analysis at both the organisational and individual levels.
These features enable an organisation to manage and track:
⮚ Compliance with Competency Standards
⮚ Compliance with Training Matrix
⮚ Workforce Career Development
Benefits of CASys
Easy to access auditable records of crew performance assessments
Evidence of confirmation that the workforce meets performance standards
Analysis of data that provides real-time status of competence at both the organisational and individual levels
A road map for career progression, thereby aiding retention and loyalty and enhancing operational performance, minimising risk, and improving insurance loss ratios
A comprehensive inventory of Competency Units that define performance criteria specific to mandatory and company standards is provided according to user requirements.
Performance Assessment Record
Provides dashboard presentation of current competence status, facility to record validation of current competencies, comprehensive evidence of training, and evaluation of personal performance and development
Training Manager Facility
Provides a facility to effectively manage learning and assessment with an overview of the schedule of training courses and the required training course for each individual
Reports Facility
Has the capability to generate a comprehensive range of reports specific to all input data
Administration Facility
Provides the means for data entry of users and competencies, with notifications
A competent workforce mitigates risk.
Competencies provide a set of standards that ensure uniform performance as well as safe and efficient operations across an organization.
