Monday 8 September 2014

Competency test in English- SET

INTRODUCTION

What is the SET?

The Safety English Test (SET) is an online English Language competency test designed specifically for the global energy industry.


SET is the result of two of the industry’s leading training providers joining forces to promote English competence and safe working practices throughout the energy industry.


SET benchmarks an employee’s level of English language skills within the specific context of safety in the energy industry. 

Language Solutions International Ltd provides specialised English Language Training to oil, gas and petrochemical companies.
Atlas Interactive supplies e-learning in technical and safety training to the energy sector.

SET is the only English language test designed specifically for the energy industry, and endorsed by industry bodies.
Companies which use SET to verify minimum English language standards
will be:
Ensuring safety training delivered in English is understood
Reducing the risk of misunderstandings in critical situations
Enabling active participation in a positive safety culture
Identifying skills gaps
Formalising minimum competency levels
Improving compliance with industry safety guidelines
Setting clear benchmarks for recruitment, both internal and external
Incentivising staff by providing industry-recognised qualifications
Promoting best practice

Key features

Developed specifically for international energy companies
Content focused on authentic language and situations
Integrated voice-recording technology
Randomised question selection from an internal test item bank
Benchmarked to international English language testing standards
Active skills of speaking and writing marked by experienced examiners, not by machines

The link can be used to watch the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvj1TECjOsg

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