Competence Assurance - CASys Competence Assurance System

Competency

The description of the knowledge, skills, experience and behavioural attributes necessary to carry out a defined function to the standard of performance expected in the workplace.

In other words: the performance standard

Competence

The ability to perform specific tasks and duties to the standard expected in the workplace.

In other words: doing the required task to the required standard.

Competent

Having the knowledge, skills, experience and behavioural attributes to be able to perform to the required standard.

In other words: assessed as able to perform to the required standard.

Competence Assurance: An Overview

What is Competence Assurance?

A self-assessment process for organisations that manages workplace performance.
It is the link between individual performance and organisational success.

Why do you need Competence Assurance?

We live in an ever changing world where policies, procedures, regulations and technology are constantly evolving.
The knowledge and skills we have today may not be adequate for the jobs we have to do tomorrow.
Competence Assurance identifies performance gaps and manages continual improvement.

A competent workforce mitigates risk.

Competencies provide a set of standards for uniform performance as well as safe and efficient operations across an organisation.