Workplace Competence Assessment Approval

Centres or CMS organisations can apply for approval to deliver the following OPITO Workplace Competence Assessment Standards:

HDA Workplace Competence Assessment Standard

HLO Workplace Competence Assessment Standard

HERTL Workplace Competence Assessment Standard

HERTM Workplace Competence Assessment Standard

Helicopter Refuelling Competence Assessment Standard

HDA, HERTM Workplace Competence Assessment Standard for Normally Unmanned Installations (NUI)

HLO, HERTL Workplace Competence Assessment Standard for NUIs

Centres or organisations can apply for Workplace Competence Assessment Approval as a standalone approval, or include this with an existing Centre or CMS OPITO Approval. The Workplace Competence Assessment Approval Process consists of the following stages:

Stage 1
: Contact the applicable OPITO regional office to register your interest in obtaining OPITO Approval. OPITO will create an account within our online data management system, The HUB. The applicant can then complete and submit the Pre-Screening Questionnaire which will be processed online using The HUB (if applicable).

Stage 2: Pre-Approval Workshop – OPITO has created a video for Centres and CMS Organisations to familiarise themselves with the Pre-Approval Workshop contents, prior to the one-to-one session with a Quality Assurance Specialist – the video will be shared through The HUB. The physical (or digital) workshop will provide the opportunity for the Centre or organisations to ask any questions.

Stage 3: An application for approval is then completed online and Centres and CMS Organisations are advised to include as much information as possible on any applicable approvals, both from OPITO at associated sites, or with other relevant awarding bodies.

Stage 4: Desktop Submission – Using a new, risk-based model, a Desktop Submission will then be requested. This stage ensures that the Centre and CMS Organisation has the required resources to deliver OPITO Standards and a management system is in place that complies with the OPITO Approval Criteria. Training will also be provided for Centres and CMS Organisations to navigate and complete a Desktop Submission within The HUB.

Stage 5: Initial Site Visit – An OPITO Quality Assurance Specialist will visit the Centre or and CMS Organisation’s premises, or carry out a remote visit, and observe aspects of the assessments being carried out against the relevant OPITO Workplace Competence Assessment Standard.

Following successful participation in the Approvals Process, Centres and CMS Organisations are awarded individual approval for the specified OPITO Workplace Competence Assessment Standard and can register learners in Central Register.

For further information please download the CMS Guide to Approval below, or contact one of the regional offices directly for assistance.

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