Objective
The primary goal of the ARA Academy is to ensure that technically competent employees are in each job position and a provide a clear understanding (Map) of the competencies needed within each role and at each level of the organization.
In summary, the objectives of the ARA Academy are to:
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Better identify an Employee’s knowledge, skill & competency gaps
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Standardize the process of identifying relevant training and development needs
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Implement a system to support recruitment via defined selection criteria
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Provide organizational, business unit and individual competency status
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Enable the development and tracking of Individual Development Plans
Develop a competent workforce capable of performing work activities to the highest industry standards
Achievement of Competency is the basic principle on which the ARA Academy Competency Development Program is founded. The program not only ensures that each employee is fully qualified and deemed competent in their current job position, but also contributes to the ongoing learning and development of the employee.
The ARA Academy Competency Development Process consists of the following elements:
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Competency
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Learner
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Development
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Learner
Reassessment
These critical elements act as the foundation of a systematic governance procedure which allows for the training and development of all ARA Petroleum Employees against a pre-defined standard that is also aligned with common international industry practices.