Verification of Competency (VOC)

Verification of Competency (VOC) assessments provide employers with documented evidence that workers can safely and competently operate plant and equipment in their current role and workplace.

At Jorking Training Group, we deliver onsite VOC assessments using your equipment, in your operating environment, with minimal disruption to productivity.

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A Verification of Competency (VOC), sometimes referred to as Verification of Current Competency (VOCC), is a workplace-based assessment used by employers to meet Work Health and Safety (WHS) obligations.

Australian WHS legislation requires employers to ensure workers are competent to perform their duties — competency cannot be assumed based on licences, past training, or experience alone. VOCs provide current, documented verification of competency, particularly where high-risk plant is involved.

A VOC is commonly required:

• Every 24 months

• When an operator changes equipment or role

• After incidents or near misses

• When workplace risks or conditions change

 

Why Choose Onsite VOC Assessments?

Onsite VOCs allow operators to be assessed in real operating conditions, not simulated environments.

Benefits include:

• Reduced downtime for workers

• No travel or transport of staff

• Assessment on actual equipment

• Site-specific risk verification

• Clear WHS-compliant documentation

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Why Choose Jorking Training Group?

Not all VOCs deliver the same level of compliance.

Many assessments rely on generic checklists that fail to reflect real site hazards or operational requirements. Our VOCs are site-specific, role-specific, and compliance-driven.

Our assessments consider:

• Operator experience and task exposure

• Exact plant type and attachments

• Site layout, traffic plans, and hazards

• Current WHS legislation and relevant units of competency

We work directly with employers, safety managers, and site controllers to ensure assessments meet both legal obligations and internal safety standards.

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VOC Assessment Methods

Depending on site requirements, assessments may include:

• Workplace observation and practical demonstration

• Knowledge or challenge assessments

• Equipment-specific competency checks

• Review of site procedures and controls

All assessments are conducted by industry-experienced assessors with strong operational and regulatory knowledge.

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Verification of Competency Services

 

Forklift Verification of Competency (LF)

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Onsite assessment of licensed forklift operators using their workplace equipment.

Assesses:

• Pre-operational checks

• Safe operation and load handling

• Traffic management and pedestrian safety

• Stability, capacity, and hazard awareness

• Site-specific procedures

 

Container Forklift VOC (High Capacity LF)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specialist VOCs for container handling forklifts in ports, terminals, and logistics yards.

Focus areas include:

• Load stability and capacity awareness

• High-risk manoeuvring

• Site traffic integration

• Emergency procedures

 

Reach Stacker VOC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specialist verification for reach stacker operators in high-risk container environments.

Assesses:

• Safe container handling

• Load management and controls

• Emergency response

• Compliance with site rules and traffic plans

 

Walkie Stacker VOC

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VOC assessments for pedestrian-operated and electric walkie stackers in warehouse and distribution environments.

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Where VOCs Are Delivered

We deliver VOC assessments:

• Onsite at workplaces Australia-wide, or

• At our Warana training facility (forklift only) where a controlled environment is required

 

Verification of Competency Pricing

VOC pricing depends on:

• Plant type

• Number of operators

• Site location and access requirements

We offer competitive onsite day rates, with efficiencies available for multiple operators assessed on the same site.