Proving people can do the work.
WHY IT MATTERS
Operators require evidence of competence for every person on site.
WHAT IS TYPICALLY REQUIRED
Trade and technical qualifications Safety training certificates Medical fitness certification Survival and offshore training, where applicable Specific certifications for particular work
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
What is required for each role you supply.
WHY IT VARIES
Requirements differ by operator, location and activity.
WHAT TO TRACK
Every certificate, per person, with its expiry.
WHY EXPIRY MATTERS
Expired certification means the person cannot work, and mobilisation fails.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
A system that warns before expiry.
WHAT TO BUDGET
Renewal training, which recurs continuously.
WHAT MEDICAL CERTIFICATION REQUIRES
Examination by an approved provider Renewal at defined intervals
WHY
Some work requires demonstrated physical fitness.
WHAT TO VERIFY
Certificates, with the issuing body.
WHY
Falsified certification in this sector is a serious matter and it is checked.
WHAT TO NEVER DO
Deploy anyone whose certification you have not verified.
WHAT COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT ADDS
Verification that the person can actually perform the task, beyond holding a certificate.
WHY
Certification evidences training, not current capability.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Assessment for critical tasks.
WHAT TO RECORD
Qualifications, training, assessment and authorisation, per person.
WHAT TO PRODUCE ON DEMAND
That record, immediately.
WHY
It is requested at mobilisation and delays cost the contract.
