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11.PR002 Competence Management 2.3 Carry Out Assessment
Review the content of the competence unit definition with the candidate and any evidence that can be used to support the assessment.

The following can all be used as evidence of competency:

Observation - direct observation of the candidate carry out work

Simulation - observation of the candidate working in a simulated scenario (where direct observation is not possible)

Verbal Questioning - verbally query the candidate knowledge

Written Questioning - completion of written/online test

Inferred - where direct evidence is not available but competence can be inferred through other evidence (i.e. they could not have achieved X if they could not do Y)

Physical Evidence - review of calculations, reports, qualifications etc

Witness Statements - statements from credible third parties that the candidate is competent (client's, previous employer's etc)

To be assessed as competent the employee should have sufficient knowledge, skill, training and experience to be able to satisfy the requirements of the definition and thus able to complete related activities without supervision.
  2.4 Complete and Submit Assessment Form
If the assessor agrees that the candidate is competent the relevant form should be extracted from the Competence Management Standard, completed by the assessor and passed to the LMS Coordinator.

An email should be to sent the following individuals informing them of the candidate's successful assessment:

Candidate
Line Manager
Operations Manager
Engineering Director
  2.6 Provide Feedback
If the candidate is not assessed as competent, the assessor should send an email to the candidate detailing the specific areas where they have fallen short of the required standard along with recommended actions that can be taken to address the short comings.
  3.1 Carry Out Assessment
Review the content of the competence unit definition with the candidate and any evidence that can be used to support the assessment.

The following can all be used as evidence of competency:

Observation - direct observation of the candidate carry out work

Simulation - observation of the candidate working in a simulated scenario (where direct observation is not possible)

Verbal Questioning - verbally query the candidate knowledge

Written Questioning - completion of written/online test

Inferred - where direct evidence is not available but competence can be inferred through other evidence (i.e. they could not have achieved X if they could not do Y)

Physical Evidence - review of calculations, reports, qualifications etc

Witness Statements - statements from credible third parties that the candidate is competent (client's, previous employer's etc)

To be assessed as competent to a senior level, the candidate should, in addition to the general competence requirements, have sufficient extended knowledge and experience to be able to:

- Approve work carried out by other employees
- Assess other employees as competent to the general level

  3.2 Complete and Submit Assessment Form
If the Engineering Director agrees that the candidate is competent the relevant form should be extracted from the Competence Management Standard, completed by the assessor and passed to the LMS Coordinator.

An email should be sent the following individuals informing them of the candidate's successful assessment:

Candidate
Line Manager
Operations Manager

  3.4 Provide Feedback
If the candidate is not assessed as competent, the Engineering Director should send an email to the candidate detailing the specific areas where they have fallen short of the required standard along with recommended actions that can be taken to address the short comings.