Competency Based Training

Competency Based Training

1. 'Training of trainers’ (TOT) on "Industry Assessor Program" 8 to 13 August 2015 Organized by BAPA-EU in consultation with BSDI

2. Competency involves applying knowledge skills and attitudes to perform work activities to the standard expected in the workplace What is Competency?

3. Being able to do the job Knowing how and why things are done Knowing what to do if things go wrong Having the right approach to do a job properly and safely Key features of competency

4. Dimension of competency

5. This requires performance of the task(s) to the required standard as described in the unit of competency and expected in the workplace Assessor needs to collect evidence that the candidates can do the individual actions as well as the whole task. Task Skills

6. Task skills involve: The performance of the basic tests to the required standard Perform basic tests

7. Captures the skills used as people plan and integrate a number of potentially different tasks to achieve a complete work outcome. Candidates should provide evidence that they can work efficiently to meet deadlines, handle a sequence of interrelated tasks and progress smoothly between tasks. Task management Skills

8. Task management skills involve: Carrying out simultaneously eg : preparing additional samples while tests are running Perform Basic Tests

9. The requirement to respond to irregularities and breakdown in routines. Candidates should show evidence of dealing with contingencies. For example: Breakdowns Irregularities Imperfections The unknown Contingency Management Skills

10. Contingency management skills involve answering questions such as: What if the sample label is incomplete? What if the results you obtain are outside the acceptable range? What if equipment is not calibrated? In the workplace can the candidate perform the work and answer questions with confidence? Perform Basic Tests

11. The requirement to deal with the responsibilities and expectations of the work environment. The capacity to work with others and adapt to different situations is central to successful performances Does the candidate comply with workplace procedures and standard methods in performing the task? Does the candidate communicate effectively? Does the candidate observe enterprise and regulatory requirements? Job/Role Environment Skills

12. Job/Role Environment Skills Following instructions Communicating with others Perform Basic Tests

13. Competency standards are a set of  benchmarks  used to assess the skills and knowledge that a person must demonstrate in the workplace to be seen as competent. These benchmarks are packaged into combinations to form  units of competency Competency Standards

14. A  unit of competency  is the specification of knowledge and skill, and the application of that knowledge and skill, to the standard of performance expected in the workplace. A  unit of competency  is the smallest  unit  that can be assessed and recognized. Unit of Competency

15. Unit Code and Title Unit Descriptor Element Performance Criteria Range of Variables / Range Statement Requirement Skills & Knowledge/Evidence Guide Parts of a Unit of Competency

16. A UNIT CODE is made up of letters and numbers. Using the unit code TAADES401A as an example, units must contain — The Unit Title is a brief statement of the outcome of the unit of competency for example "Maintain workplace safety". Unit Code and Title Code Title Descriptor Range of Variables Evidence Guide TAADES401A Maintain workplace safety

17. The Unit descriptor broadly communicates the intent of the unit of competency and the skill area it addresses. Unit Descriptor

18. This describes the activities that make up the broader function or job. Elements

19. This further specifies what is to be assessed and the required level of performance of the activities. Performance criteria

20. Describes the circumstances or context in which the work is to be performed Range Variables

21. The Evidence guide in mandatory The purpose of the evidence guide is to guide the assessor in the collection of evidence. Evidence guides must relate directly to The elements and performance criteria Range of variables Evidence Guide