Training and Competency for Operational Readiness Training Course

Module 1: Fundamentals of Competency Assurance

• Principles and objectives of competency assurance.
• Competency versus qualification and experience.
• Role-based competency requirements.
• Workforce readiness and operational risk.
• Competency assurance throughout the asset lifecycle.

Module 2: Operational Readiness and Workforce Planning

• Workforce readiness strategies.
• Identifying critical operational roles.
• Training needs analysis.
• Competency requirements for new and modified facilities.
• Readiness milestones and workforce deployment.

Module 3: Competency Framework Development

• Developing competency matrices.
• Defining knowledge, skills, behaviours, and performance standards.
• Role profiles and competency standards.
• Critical task identification.
• Linking competencies with operational responsibilities.

Module 4: Operator Training and Learning Pathways

• Designing effective operator training programmes.
• Classroom, practical, and workplace learning.
• Structured on-the-job training.
• Coaching and mentoring.
• Training plans and competency progression.

Module 5: Simulations and Practical Competency Assessment

• Using simulations for operational readiness.
• Scenario-based training.
• Emergency and abnormal operating scenarios.
• Practical demonstrations and observations.
• Assessing decision-making and operational performance.

Module 6: SOPs, Procedures, and Competency

• Developing competency-based SOPs.
• Procedure understanding and application.
• Critical operating procedures.
• Linking procedures with training and assessment.
• Verification of procedural competence.

Module 7: Competency Assessment and Gap Analysis

• Competency assessment methods.
• Knowledge testing and practical evaluation.
• Identifying competency gaps.
• Individual and team competency assessments.
• Corrective training and development plans.

Module 8: Certification and Re-Certification

• Certification requirements and processes.
• Competency sign-off systems.
• Authorisation to perform critical tasks.
• Re-certification and periodic reassessment.
• Maintaining competency records.

Module 9: Competency Assurance During Start-Up and Operations

• Workforce readiness verification.
• Competency assurance during commissioning and start-up.
• Shift team readiness.
• Monitoring operational performance.
• Managing competency risks during transition to steady-state operations.

Module 10: Continuous Competency Improvement

• Competency assurance audits.
• Performance monitoring and assurance metrics.
• Lessons learned.
• Refresher training.
• Continuous improvement of workforce capability.