VOC Training Perth
“Do you require VOC training in Perth and Western Australia?
Verification of Competency” VOC training is a process used across various industries—especially in high-risk sectors like construction, mining, oil and gas, and manufacturing—to confirm that a worker has the necessary skills, knowledge, and qualifications to perform a specific task or operate equipment safely and competently.
Verification of competency (VOC's)

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Why complete a VOC?
🔐 Meet WHS Compliance: VOC training in Perth is often required by employers to meet legislative and safety obligations under the WHS Act and Regulations.
⚙️ Confirm Operator Competency: Validate practical skills for equipment and tasks including EWP, skid steers, excavators, forklifts, confined space, and more.
📄 Provide Evidence for Employers: Gain a formal record of your ability to safely and effectively operate machinery or perform duties relevant to your role.
🏗️ Reduce Onsite Risk: Ensure your workforce is job-ready and operating to standard.
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Who should complete a VOC?
Employees using high-risk plant or equipment should complete VOC training in Perth
Contractors starting work on a new site
Supervisors verifying team competence
Anyone renewing or refreshing skills without retaking a full course
What is a VOC?
A Verification of Competency (VOC) is an assessment process used to confirm that a worker has the skills, knowledge, and experience to perform a task or operate equipment safely and competently, in accordance with current workplace and industry standards.
Contact Vortex Education today for your VOC training in Perth or Western Australia.
Can a VOC be conducted on a live worksite?
We can conduct the VOC on your worksite using the machinery you have.
What is an employer’s responsibility in relation to VOCs?
An employer’s responsibility in relation to Verification of Competency (VOC) is to ensure that all workers performing high-risk tasks or operating plant and equipment are competent, current, and capable of doing so safely.
Responsibility | Explanation |
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✅ Ensure Competency | Confirm that workers have the required skills, knowledge, and experience before starting work. |
📄 Maintain Records | Keep documented evidence of completed VOCs for auditing, compliance, and WHS requirements. |
📅 Schedule VOCs as Needed | Organise VOCs when staff are new to site, returning to work, using unfamiliar equipment, or when reassessment is required. |
👷 Use Qualified Assessors | Engage competent, authorised assessors (often Subject Matter Experts) to conduct VOC assessments. |
⚠️ Mitigate Risk | Use VOCs as part of their duty of care to reduce workplace incidents, injuries, and equipment misuse. |
📚 Stay Compliant with Legislation | Align VOC practices with the WHS Act, Regulations, and relevant Codes of Practice. |