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Verification of Competency – Work Assist Vehicle (WAVE)

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Duration:Full or Half Day (depending on number of trainees)

Training available nationwide at one of our centres, or your own workplace

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VOC assessments are delivered one-on-one with a trainer, allowing operators to be assessed individually without taking entire teams off-site. This flexible approach means staff can rotate through the assessment while maintaining normal operations.

VOC field assessments are designed to facilitate the ongoing assessment of trained individuals in their workplace environment. Completing these competency assessments ensures that correct procedures are being used in the workplace.

Competency Assessed:

The Verification of Competency (VOC) for Work Assist Vehicle (WAVE) assesses an operator’s ability to safely and effectively operate a reach stacker in a workplace environment.

A structured competency assessment for personnel operating Work Assist Vehicles. This VOC verifies safe equipment checks, environmental awareness, speed and stability control, load handling, and adherence to organisational safety procedures in shared workspaces.

This assessment confirms that operators are applying their existing knowledge and experience in line with workplace procedures and best practice, ensuring continued competency over time.

Outcome: 

Upon completion, you will receive a VOC report outlining each trainee's areas of competency and any areas that may require further training or additional VOC checks in the future.

Entry Criteria:

  1. All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course. 

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Work Assist Vehicle (WAVE) VOC Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Work Assist Vehicle Verification of Competency assessments in New Zealand.

A Verification of Competency (VOC) – Work Assist Vehicle (WAVE) is a workplace assessment that confirms an operator can safely and competently operate a Work Assist Vehicle (WAVE), including a reach stacker, in real workplace conditions. The assessment verifies that operators continue to apply safe operating procedures, hazard awareness and workplace best practice after completing their formal training.
This assessment is designed for experienced Work Assist Vehicle (WAVE) operators who need their practical competency verified by their employer. It is ideal for reach stacker operators working in ports, freight yards, logistics, warehousing, transport, container handling and other industries where WAVE equipment is used.
During the assessment, operators demonstrate their ability to:
  • Carry out pre-operational inspections
  • Identify workplace hazards
  • Operate the Work Assist Vehicle safely
  • Handle loads correctly
  • Follow workplace operating procedures
  • Maintain safe travel and manoeuvring practices
  • Park and shut down equipment correctly
  • Demonstrate safe decision-making throughout the assessment
The assessment is completed under normal workplace operating conditions to verify real-world competency.
A VOC helps employers confirm that operators continue to work safely after completing their original training. It identifies any skill gaps, reinforces safe operating practices and supports ongoing workplace health and safety by ensuring operators remain competent when using high-risk equipment.
No. A Verification of Competency is an assessment rather than a training course. It evaluates whether an operator can safely perform their job using existing knowledge and practical skills. If competency gaps are identified, additional training may be recommended before reassessment.
The frequency of VOC assessments depends on your employer's health and safety policies, workplace risk profile and industry requirements. Many organisations conduct periodic competency assessments to ensure operators continue to meet workplace safety expectations and maintain safe operating standards.
Yes. Safety 'n Action provides Verification of Competency assessments throughout New Zealand. Assessments can be completed onsite using your organisation's own Work Assist Vehicles and operating environment, allowing competency to be assessed under real workplace conditions.
If the assessment identifies areas requiring improvement, the assessor will provide feedback outlining the skills or knowledge that need further development. Additional training or supervised practice may be recommended before the operator completes another Verification of Competency assessment.
A WAVE VOC helps businesses improve workplace safety, reduce operational risk, verify operator competence, support compliance with workplace health and safety responsibilities, identify refresher training needs and demonstrate that operators continue to use Work Assist Vehicles safely and effectively in the workplace.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. Our experienced assessors conduct practical, workplace-based Verification of Competency assessments that reflect real operating conditions. We work with organisations across New Zealand to verify operator competency, identify training needs and help businesses maintain high workplace safety standards through practical, industry-focused assessments.

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