Connected Competence vouchers
Temporary workers who are working (or seeking work) with Connected Competence employers can access technical test vouchers that enable them to complete the tests free of charge.
All Connected Competence employers require the following trade disciplines to verify their base level of technical competence via this industry-recognised scheme. The tests are a pre-employment requirement.
Accessing test vouchers
Workers can either access a voucher code from the employers signed up to Connected Competence or via the approved providers listed below who can provide the vouchers and book in the tests.
On successful completion of the technical tests, workers are awarded a test certificate and a digital badge. The digital badge is owned by the worker and moves with them ensuring their technical competence is recognised by other employers as they move across sites.
Pipefitters
| TPF05 Hot work preparation of welded pipework TPF08 – Fabricating and installing pipework supports TPF10 – Hydrostatic pressure testing of pipework systems TMJI10 – Dismantle, Assemble and Hand Torque Flanged Joints TPF11 – Interpret drawing information and assemble threaded pipework
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Training providers:
Aberdeen Merseyside Newcastle |
Platers
| TPL01 – Marking out plate and structural steelwork from drawings TPL03 – Setting out platework and rolled steel section from drawings TPL08 – Hot work fabrication and inspection of steelwork TPF08 – Fabricating and installing pipework supports
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Training providers:
Aberdeen Merseyside Newcastle |
Electrical Technician – Installation
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TIE04 – Install Electrical Distribution Final Systems *NOTE: A valid CompEx certificate covering modules 1-4 is accepted as demonstrating equivalent competence and full dispensation would be applied for the specific tests (TIE16 * TIE17)* |
Training providers:
Aberdeen Newcastle |
Electrical Technician – Maintenance
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TEM03 – Testing Portable Equipment Note: *A valid CompEx certificate covering modules 1-4 is accepted as demonstrating equivalent competence and full dispensation would be applied for the specific test, TEM10. |
Training providers:
Aberdeen Newcastle |
Mechanical Technician
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TMF01 – Precision measurement
Read more on tests for mechanical technicians
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Training providers:
Aberdeen Merseyside Newcastle |
Instrument & Control Technician
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TMI01 – Pressure measurement and control systems
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Training providers:
Aberdeen
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Industrial Coatings (Painters)
| TFM03 – Abrasive Blast Cleaning (Direct Pressure) TFM01 – Industrial Coatings Airless Spray Application TFM02 – Industrial Coatings Brush Application
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Training providers:
Aberdeen and Newcastle Merseyside |
Riggers
| TML03 – Move an uneven load safely through an obstructed area using a lift plan
Note: A valid OPITO Rigger Competence Assessment/Reassessment is accepted as demonstrating equivalent competence and full dispensation would be applied for this specific test. Read more on tests for riggers
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Training providers:
Aberdeen Newcastle |
Appointed Person for Rigging
| TAP01 – Planning a Rigging Operation
Read more on tests for Appointed Persons for Rigging
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Training providers:
Aberdeen Newcastle |
Thermal Insulators
| TTI01 – Thermal Insulation | Training providers:
Aberdeen and Newcastle |
Through industry-recognised, standardised testing, Connected Competence assures an ongoing base level of technical competence for workers across the engineering construction industry to create a safer, more competent and transferable workforce across sectors.
The benefits of Connected Competence from John Boland, Unite the Union
John Boland, Regional Officer at Unite the Union, shares the benefits of the programme to workers and how temporary workers can take advantage of a voucher scheme to cover the costs of the tests.
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