Competence is more than attendance

UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT

Attendance shows that someone participated in an activity. Competence concerns their ability to apply relevant knowledge, skills, and experience in the context of the work. A person may understand a concept in a classroom yet need supervised practice or further assessment before undertaking a particular role. The appropriate evidence depends on the task, its complexity, and the consequences of an error.

Keep learning completion, assessment results, restrictions, and work authorization as distinct records. That separation helps supervisors see what a worker has demonstrated and where development remains necessary. Avoid a universal 'trained' label that hides equipment or site limitations. Approved assessors and responsible managers determine whether evidence is adequate for the role. Introductory articles and quizzes can support understanding, but they do not grant professional certification, establish practical competence, or automatically authorize hazardous work.

Awareness guide only. Follow applicable requirements, qualified review and your site’s approved procedures. Reading this page does not authorize work or certify competence.