How can I demonstrate vocational competency?
Answer
Vocational competency includes broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification.
A person who has vocational competency will:
- be familiar with the content of the vocation, and
- have relevant, current experience in the industry. (See Clause 1.13 of the Standards for RTOs 2015)
Vocational competency must be considered on an industry-by-industry basis and with reference to the guidance provided in the assessment guidelines of the relevant training package.
Training packages include industry-specific advice on vocational competencies of assessors. This may include advice on the industry qualifications and experience required for assessing against the training package (or against specific qualifications within the package). The training package will also provide industry-specific advice on acceptable forms of evidence to show currency with vocational competency.