scope:

This standard and its modules set out the requirements of the Skills Assessment Scheme. It defines the processes to be followed in order to attain competences within its scope.

This standard applies to people who undertake competence assurance activities that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme.

NOTE 1: A list of the competences that fall within the scope of the Skills Assessment Scheme can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on MyConnect.

This standard is to be used in conjunction with the relevant Competence and Training Management (CTM) competence standards and modules to confirm how an individual attains, maintains and renews competence as required by the Scheme.

NOTE 2: Information on which CTM standards and modules support which competences can be found on the Skills Assessment Scheme page on MyConnect.

Purpose

The Skills Assessment Scheme is a competence assurance process based on risk. It applies a methodology to attain, maintain and renew competence based on the activity being performed by an individual.