On-Site | Independent | Industry Compliant
At IPS Institute, we provide independent, face-to-face Verification of Competency (VOC) services for civil construction, plant operations, scaffolding, rigging and related high-risk work environments.
Our VOC services are designed to give employers confidence that operators and workers remain competent, compliant, and safe to perform their roles.
We attend your site, assess in real conditions, and provide structured documentation suitable for audit and compliance purposes.
What Is a VOC?
A Verification of Competency (VOC) is a structured assessment used to confirm that a worker:
- Still holds the required qualification or licence
- Can demonstrate practical competence
- Understands current legislation and site procedures
- Can safely operate plant or perform high-risk tasks
VOC assessments are commonly required by:
- Tier 1 & Tier 2 contractors
- Mining and infrastructure projects
- Principal contractors
- Councils and government projects
- Employers conducting internal compliance audits
Our VOC Service Offering
We provide:
On-Site Face-to-Face Assessment
We attend your workplace to assess operators in real working conditions, not simulated classroom environments.
Practical & Theory Assessment
Each VOC includes:
- Licence & qualification verification
- Theory questioning (legislation, safe systems of work, hazard awareness)
- Practical observation and competency demonstration
- Site-specific procedure alignment
- Structured Documentation
You receive:
- Completed VOC assessment documentation
- Competency outcome report
- Recommendations (if refresher training required)
- Secure record retention for audit purposes
- Bulk & Project-Based VOC Programs
We support:
- Shutdown projects
- New project mobilisation
- Contractor onboarding
- Large workforce compliance audits
We can assess individuals or large crews efficiently with minimal disruption to operations.
Industries We Support
Civil Construction
Plant Operations
Steel Fixing & Concreting
Rigging & Scaffolding
Infrastructure Maintenance
Council & Government Projects
Why Use IPS Institute?
- Independent RTO-based assessment
- Industry-experienced assessors
- Site-based practical verification
- Clear documentation suitable for audit
- Fast mobilisation for project timeline
- Queensland-based with regional capability
We understand project pressures. Our goal is to ensure compliance without slowing productivity.
When Should You Conduct a VOC?
- Operator has not performed the task recently
- Mobilising to a new project
- After an incident or near miss
- Internal compliance review
- Contractor onboarding
- Insurance or principal contractor requirement
Book a VOC Assessment
Whether you need one operator verified or an entire crew assessed, IPS Institute can mobilise to your site and deliver structured, compliant VOC services.
Contact us to discuss your project requirements.
