ConstructSafe is the best way to show that workers are competent on site.
Workers first pass a relevent Tier 2 theory test and then maintain proof of competency through 'In Field Assessment'.
Workers are assessed by 'In Field Assessors' whilst doing their daily job.
An 'In Field Assessment' is designed to take around 5 minutes, in a similar way that a 'Safety Observation' works.
If a worker keeps their in field competency up to date, then they do not need to go back and sit another theory test, unless the ConstructSafe standard is updated.
A Worker can keep track of their own competency and give feedback on the 'In Field Assessors' through the ConstructSafe app.
In Field Assessors conduct assessments of workers through the ConstructSafe app
Each 'Assessor' can only assess skills which they hold themselves.
Every 'Assessor' undertakes assessments on behalf of an 'Assessment Centre', which is a company who use the 'In Field Assessment' tool.
Assessors are required to undertake a minimum number of assessments each year, and they must assess some workers from different companies than thier own.
To maintain competency requires around 13 hours per year of assessing.
In Field Assessors are monitored by the 'Moderator' who works directly for the 'Assessment Centre'.
A 'Moderator' is an 'In Field Assessor' who is responsible for all asssessments on behalf of the company.
The 'Moderator' must pass the online moderator test
The 'Moderator' monitors the activity of other 'In Field Assessors' in the company by using the online ConstructSafe portal.
The 'Moderator' organises repeat assessments for quality purposes and reports through to ConstructSafe central.
Being an 'Assessment Centre' is especially useful for companies who have supply chain workers operating in their work areas.
Each 'Assessment Centre' operates under the ConstructSafe rules for 'In Field Assessment' and can appoint one, or many 'In Field Assessors'.
Assessment Centres can access information about how work is taking place in their workforce and in their supply chain, which can help with improving work.
Assessment Centres operate under a license from ConstructSafe central and are responsible for undertaking fair and transparent 'In Field Assessments'.