Heavy Vehicle Verification of Competency Assessment:
A Verification of Competency (VOC) is an assessment of a person's knowledge and skills in performing a task or plant and/or equipment operations and be deemed competent. The process assists employers with meeting their Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S) obligations.
Verification of Competency requirements are site and/or company specific. If a company you work for requests a current VOC for heavy vehicle operation, you will need to comply with the request in order to undertake the work.
VOC's 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.
The outcome of the VOC process is a Statement which references the activities or tasks verified.
The VOC process encompasses a short written (or oral) assessment of the critical knowledge components of the activity AND direct observation of practical applications of the activities.
Any person deemed not yet competent will be offered the opportunity to undertake refresher training, and undertake another VOC assessment (which may attract an additional cost).
Companies are welcome to contact us about using a custom VOC assessment for us to use for the course
Please Note: A VOC is not a satisfactory document for Safework regulators to issue a High Risk Work licence or for an RTO to issue a nationally accredited unit of competency.
Assessment includes:
- Pre/post drive checklists
- Practical driving and manoeuvres
- Traffic skills
- Traffic rules and legislation
- Attitude and technique
- Economical operation
- Safety and use of PPE
- Fatigue management (work diary)
Course Details:
Duration: 2 hours
Availability: Monday – Saturday
Location: Brisbane Truck School or On-Site (conditions apply)
Fee: Price upon application
Eligibility: Current Australian Heavy Vehicle Drivers Licence
What to bring:
- Queensland Heavy Vehicle Drivers Licence
- Closed foot-wear
- High-vis clothing (if available)
For more information OR to book an assessment call: 1300 438 542 or 0408 714 773