1. Competency Based Education and Training: Implications for Workforce
Antonia Coward PhD.
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2. Discuss the underpinnings of the competency-based training approach
UNIT 1 COMPETENCIES
On successful completion of the presentation, participants will be able to:
Discuss the underpinnings of the competency-based training approach
Comment critically on the strengths and limitations of competency-based training
Establish the link between competency-based training and the implications for the workforce
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3. THE COMPETENCY-BASED APPROACH TO EDUCATION AND TRAINING
GAP
Education and training provided by institutions
Job requirements for competent performance
DIFFERENCE
CLOSING THE GAP: Training
Targeting
Defining the gap clearly
Specifying the occupational standards
Applying the “functional analysis approach” to training
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4. Characteristics of Competency Based Training (CBT)
Modularization
Credit for experience
Self-paced learning
Open entry and exit
Criterion referenced assessment
Graduates are job ready
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5. Industry institute interaction Standards and competencies are verified
Quality assurance
Emphasises mastery
Systematic record-keeping and feedback mechanisms
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6. WHAT IS
MEANT BY
“COMPETENCY”?
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7. DEFINING COMPETENCY COMPETENCY performance of integrated skills,
An observable, measurable behaviour /
performance of integrated skills,
knowledge and attitudes, using specific
tools, equipment, materials and
techniques to complete tasks generally
associated with an occupation or job
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8. LIMITATIONS of minute details May be time consuming in its true form,
May be misused to exaggerate the importance
of minute details
May be time consuming in its true form,
owing to the focus on:
Functional analysis,
identifying core abilities,
competencies,
learning objectives and
standards
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9. WHAT IS MEANT BY
“A STANDARD”?
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10. STANDARDS-BASED CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
The standard is a specification of the minimum level of
acceptable quality in a product, procedure or process
(including a service): “minimum” here equates with a
benchmark – “it” must at least display these
features/characteristics/qualities to be considered
acceptable.
“Minimum” does not mean “low” standard.
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11. Linking Competency Based Training and National Occupational Standards
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12. 1. Course Development:
training objectives, curricula and learning materials, is based on the achievement of established competency standards or use of the DACUM approach/ functional analysis
2. Course Accreditation/verification
by training recognition bodies ensures that courses and training programmes are designed to achieved the established competency standards
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13. Assessment of Competency
Training Delivery
of accredited courses and recognised training programmes by trained providers ensures that quality vocational training is provided to the workforce
Assessment of Competency
involves judging the competency of individuals against the established competency standard
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14. 5. Certification
is formal recognition that an individual has achieved or demonstrated the required standard of competency.
Provision of a credential or statement of attainment will assist the individual in proving their skills when moving between jobs (portability) and in career progression in general
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15. Monitoring and verification
processes ensure that the vocational training system delivers national competency standards
Review
of industry competency standards on a regular basis ensures that the standards remain relevant to the actual needs of industry
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16. Implications for the Workforce
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17. Allows prior learning to be formally recognized
Ensures that skills and knowledge are transferable and portable across workplaces and industries
Allows prior learning to be formally recognized
Provides targeted training to meet industry requirements
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18. Improves recruitment through a national system of skills recognition
Clarifies work requirements and responsibilities thereby facilitating reduction in industrial conflicts
Provides employees who have the requisite competencies to give companies competitive advantage in the global market place
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19. Links present and future industry skill needs with work organisation
Improves the quality of the labour force with more relevant “skill sets”
Links present and future industry skill needs with work organisation
Assists in evaluating the skill levels of prospective and existing workers
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20. Emphasises flexibility and continued skill development to facilitate faster adjustment to change
Increases access to cost efficient training through being able to select from a range of training providers and through being able to identify and select the parts of the training offered that are most relevant to the industry
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21. Makes clear the skills levels needed to compete for and maintain jobs
Identifies the qualification path relevant to the areas of work
Provide workers who are better able to compete in the global markets
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22. THANK YOU
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