Training and Competency for Operational Readiness Training |Smart

Overview

Why Attend

The Training and Competency for Operational Readiness Training Course provides a structured framework for developing, assessing, and assuring workforce competence before new or modified facilities enter operation. The course focuses on Competency Assurance, workforce readiness, role-based capability, and the practical requirements needed to ensure personnel can perform operational duties safely, consistently, and effectively.

Delivered as part of ’s Operations Readiness and Assurance Training courses, this programme covers operator training, simulations, SOPs, certification, competency assessment, training needs analysis, and readiness verification. It is designed within the Engineering maintenance and operation category and helps organisations establish measurable competency standards aligned with operational roles, procedures, safety requirements, and facility readiness milestones.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles and importance of Competency Assurance for operational readiness.
Develop competency frameworks for operations, maintenance, and technical personnel.
Identify role-specific training and competency requirements.
Conduct structured competency assessments and gap analyses.
Design effective operator training programmes and learning pathways.
Apply simulations and practical assessments to verify workforce capability.
Develop and implement competency-based SOPs.
Establish appropriate certification and re-certification processes.
Monitor workforce readiness against operational requirements.
Support safe and reliable transition from project execution to operations.
Improve workforce performance through continuous competency development.
Integrate competency assurance with operational readiness and assurance systems.

Target Audience

Operations readiness and assurance professionals.
Operations and maintenance managers.
Engineering and maintenance personnel.
Operations supervisors and team leaders.
Training and competency managers.
Competency assurance specialists.
Human resources and learning and development professionals.
Commissioning and start-up personnel.
Plant operators and technical staff.
Project managers involved in facility start-up.
HSE and process safety professionals.
Personnel responsible for workforce certification and readiness.

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Competency Assurance

Principles and objectives of competency assurance.
Competency versus qualification and experience.
Role-based competency requirements.
Workforce readiness and operational risk.
Competency assurance throughout the asset lifecycle.

Module 2: Operational Readiness and Workforce Planning

Workforce readiness strategies.
Identifying critical operational roles.
Training needs analysis.
Competency requirements for new and modified facilities.
Readiness milestones and workforce deployment.

Module 3: Competency Framework Development

Developing competency matrices.
Defining knowledge, skills, behaviours, and performance standards.
Role profiles and competency standards.
Critical task identification.
Linking competencies with operational responsibilities.

Module 4: Operator Training and Learning Pathways

Designing effective operator training programmes.
Classroom, practical, and workplace learning.
Structured on-the-job training.
Coaching and mentoring.
Training plans and competency progression.

Module 5: Simulations and Practical Competency Assessment

Using simulations for operational readiness.
Scenario-based training.
Emergency and abnormal operating scenarios.
Practical demonstrations and observations.
Assessing decision-making and operational performance.

Module 6: SOPs, Procedures, and Competency

Developing competency-based SOPs.
Procedure understanding and application.
Critical operating procedures.
Linking procedures with training and assessment.
Verification of procedural competence.

Module 7: Competency Assessment and Gap Analysis

Competency assessment methods.
Knowledge testing and practical evaluation.
Identifying competency gaps.
Individual and team competency assessments.
Corrective training and development plans.

Module 8: Certification and Re-Certification

Certification requirements and processes.
Competency sign-off systems.
Authorisation to perform critical tasks.
Re-certification and periodic reassessment.
Maintaining competency records.

Module 9: Competency Assurance During Start-Up and Operations

Workforce readiness verification.
Competency assurance during commissioning and start-up.
Shift team readiness.
Monitoring operational performance.
Managing competency risks during transition to steady-state operations.

Module 10: Continuous Competency Improvement

Competency assurance audits.
Performance monitoring and assurance metrics.
Lessons learned.
Refresher training.
Continuous improvement of workforce capability.

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

8 - 12 Nov, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

8 - 12 Nov, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

29 Nov - 3 Dec, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

29 Nov - 3 Dec, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2027 Schedule & Fees

7 - 11 Feb, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Feb, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

28 Feb - 4 Mar, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

28 Feb - 4 Mar, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

9 - 13 May, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

9 - 13 May, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

30 May - 3 Jun, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

30 May - 3 Jun, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

8 - 12 Aug, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

8 - 12 Aug, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

29 Aug - 2 Sep, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

29 Aug - 2 Sep, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Nov, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Nov, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

28 Nov - 2 Dec, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

28 Nov - 2 Dec, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900