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What a Good Verification of Competency Looks Like on Site

What a Good Verification of Competency Looks Like on Site

October 18th 2026 In high-risk industries, supervisors and crew leaders need to know that the people on the job are competent, current and matched to the task in front of them. Verification of competency (VOC) is one Read more

Top 5 Competency Management Software Platforms for 2026

Top 5 Competency Management Software Platforms for 2026

September 25th 2026 Reviewed and updated September 2026. Read more

What is Competency Management, and Why Does Your Business Need It?

What is Competency Management, and Why Does Your Business Need It?

August 29th 2026 If you are responsible for a team, you are already managing competency in some form, whether that means checking someone holds the right ticket or making a judgement call about who is ready for a tas Read more

Am I Responsible for Managing My Contractor's Job Competencies?

Am I Responsible for Managing My Contractor's Job Competencies?

July 31st 2026 If contractors work on your site, it is natural to wonder where your responsibility ends and theirs begins. The short answer is that you share responsibility for their health and safety, including Read more

How to Close Competency Gaps in Your Workplace

How to Close Competency Gaps in Your Workplace

June 20th 2026 Every workplace depends on its people having the right skills for the job in front of them. Skills drift out of date, new equipment arrives on site, regulations change, and roles evolve faster than Read more

Why Spreadsheets Slow Down Your Training Records Management

Why Spreadsheets Slow Down Your Training Records Management

June 10th 2026 Keeping training records up to date is non-negotiable when it comes to running a safe, compliant operation. But if you’re still managing them with spreadsheets, you’re probably spending more time Read more

Are your contractors really competent? How to manage contractor compliance

Are your contractors really competent? How to manage contractor compliance

October 16th 2025 The quality of your contractors and subcontractors can make or break your business and your reputation. You might assume your contractors are up to scratch just because they say they are. But Read more

Ongoing Verification of Competency: Why It Matters for Every Workplace

Ongoing Verification of Competency: Why It Matters for Every Workplace

October 3rd 2025 In today’s fast-paced industries, ensuring your workforce is competent isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about protecting people, meeting compliance requirements, and driving business Read more

More than a checklist: Why verifying competence matters

More than a checklist: Why verifying competence matters

May 28th 2025 There’s no room for guesswork when it comes to workplace safety. There’s too much at stake in high-risk industries like construction, manufacturing and infrastructure. Every piece of machinery, Read more