Ensure your team is safe, skilled, and compliant.

A VOC (Verification of Competency) is an industry-recognised assessment used to confirm that a worker can safely and competently operate a specific piece of plant or equipment.

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What is a VOC?

• Purpose: Verify a worker’s skills and knowledge are current and meet WHS requirements.

• Who Uses It: Employers use VOCs to ensure compliance with legislation and confirm their workforce is competent for specific tasks.

• How It’s Done:

  • Theory Check: Questions to confirm understanding of safe operation and procedures.

  • Practical Demonstration: Operate the equipment to demonstrate competency.

• Evidence Required: Participants must already hold:

  • Statement of Attainment for the relevant unit

  • High-Risk Work Licence (if applicable)

  • Or previous training records

Outcome: VOC does not provide training or a nationally recognised qualification. It confirms competency at the time of assessment, with participants receiving a VOC slip on the day and a wallet-sized card shortly after.

In short, a VOC is a snapshot of current ability to safely operate equipment, helping employers manage safety and compliance.

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How We Deliver VOC Assessments

• On-site at your workplace (preferred)

• At our training facility if the specific machine isn’t available

Machines Covered:

• Excavators

• Skid Steers

• Front End Loaders

• Rollers

• Self-Propelled Compactors

• Graders

• Haul Trucks (Rigid and Articulated)

• Tip Trucks

• Water Carts

• Bulldozers

• Backhoes

• Telehandlers

• Integrated Tool Carriers

• Elevated Work Platforms (EWP)

• Tractors

• Chainsaws

• Small Plant and Equipment

• HRWL - Forklift (LF) and Elevated Work Platform (>11m WP) 

• And custom VOC for your specific requirements

Cost:

• Contact us for a quote

• Add a VOC to a certificate course for $40 per machine

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FAQ

Do VOC tickets expire?
Yes – VOC include a date of issue and a date of expiry; validity is determined by the employer or site requirements. Most commonly, 2 years after the date of assessment.

Can VOC be added to a certificate course?
Yes – for a small additional fee per machine.

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Why Choose a VOC?​

• Confirm employees are competent and safe

• Provide industry-recognised proof of skills