Assessors: Creating the Best Chance of Success
Getting buy-in from your assessors, even having the right people in place in the first place, and then giving them the right assessor training and support are all essential for the success of [...]
Getting buy-in from your assessors, even having the right people in place in the first place, and then giving them the right assessor training and support are all essential for the success of [...]
Getting buy-in from your assessors, even having the right people in place in the first place, and then giving them the right assessor training and support are all essential for the success of [...]
Getting buy-in from your assessors, even having the right people in place in the first place, and then giving them the right assessor training and support are all essential for the success of [...]
Assessor qualifications are not always needed and may not be the best fit for your organisation. Or it might be that it makes sense for some people to complete qualifications but not [...]
Many organisations have suddenly been faced with the problem of fewer assessors being available, but have the same workload, and the same or even increased level of risk. So, what can you do? [...]
When training your people in how to assess, they need to know your assessment process and paperwork, and their roles and responsibilities. They also need to be comfortable with some of the softer [...]
Do assessors and verifiers need refresher training? This is something we are asked a lot and especially as the industry starts to pick up and we need to re-visit competency in our [...]
Identifying Assessors, and Assessor Training and Qualifications: What Do You Need To Consider? What about qualifications? Within your competency management system you will need assessors, then [...]
In 2020, Polaris Learning engaged in a project to develop cloud-based competence solutions for agency contracting in Drilling and Well Services. Their task involved crafting a versatile framework that seamlessly integrates with clients’ CMS, ensuring comprehensive access and visibility to competence records. This CMS was meticulously designed to optimize crew efficiencies, acknowledging the varied competencies required for different rigs. Hosting this system on PLUS, their cloud-based platform, Polaris ensured its accessibility and reliability. Furthermore, they complemented this development by providing online training for assessors and internal verifiers.
Since January 2015, we’ve collaborated with Sapura Kencana Drilling (SKD), initially training 500 assessors online through a program with a knowledge test. Subsequently, we extended this online training to verifiers, also incorporating a knowledge assessment. Recently, we further enhanced our support by offering a custom SCORM-compliant e-learning package designed specifically for assessors and verifiers. This tailored package is accessible through SKD’s learning management system, ensuring convenient and effective learning opportunities for their team.
Our support for the client involved integrating diverse competency management systems into a singular, global one usable across 20+ rigs, accommodating individual rig variations. This effort was centred on the organisation’s performance standards derived from their barrier management strategy and integrated their on-the-job training framework.
This comprehensive approach was risk-based, aiming to streamline the competency management system for seamless movement between rig types and locations while effectively managing associated risks. We collaborated closely to implement their IT solution efficiently, facilitating the rollout of their revised competency management system.
Our involvement extended to providing verification expertise until the in-house verifiers were trained to take over the process. Additionally, we offered assessor and verifier training globally through our online learning portal, PLUS. This training was tailored to the client’s processes, translated into Scandinavian for the Norwegian market. The client was notably pleased with the substantial cost savings from this training route and its remarkable effectiveness.
Provision of Assessor and Verifier training since 2011 to assist with the improvement and energising of company’s offshore competency scheme for Marine and Construction personnel. This has included some independent verification of portfolios.
Detailed consultancy during 2021 to review and update the CMS system in line with industry practice.