Implemented by

Competency Standards

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 Implemented by

Terminologies

• Skill Standards
• Competency Standards
• Industry Performance Standards
• Industry Training Standards
• Occupational Standards
• Occupational Skill Standards
• Performance Standards
• Performance Benchmarks

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 Implemented by

Competency Standard

Competency Standard is a set of performance specifications that

identify the knowledge and competencies an individual needs to
succeed in the workplace.

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Uses and Benefits

Industry Training Providers

• Job Design • Identifying Training Needs

• Performance Evaluation • Designing Learning Programs

• Organization Development • Formulation of Qualifications

• Industry Regulation • Assessment

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Requirements for Standards Development

• Given fair process and inclusivity

• Balance of interests

• Consideration of views and objections in reaching consensus

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Competency Standards Development Process

Step-1: Identification of Occupation

Step-2: Conduct DACUM/Job Analysis

Step-3: Standardization of Competencies

Step-3A: Validation of Competency Standards by Industry Advisory

Groups (IAGs)

Step-3B: Recognition of Competency Standards by NAVTTC

Step-3C: Access and Usage

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 Implemented by

Development Approach

• Working Group of 8-12 Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) is established.

• Trained Facilitator acts as a process expert in the Workshop.

• Each Task is analyzed in terms of Performance Criteria, Underpinning

Knowledge and Tools & Equipment.

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Elements of Competency Standard

Elements Contextual Meaning

Overview • Describes purpose of a competency in a job role

Unit of Competency • Task Statement

Performance Criteria • Defines standard of performance or critical aspects of a

task

Knowledge & • Key Principles, Procedures, Processes, Concepts and

Understanding Facts

Tools & Equipment • All tools, equipment and machinery related with Unit
of Competency

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Structure of Perform Criteria Statement

Evaluative Word+ Object + Condition/or Standard Performance

Interpret instructions from the garment specification correctly

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Example - Performance Criteria

Unit of Competency
Prepare Garments for Fitting

Performance Criteria
P 1: Interpret instructions from the garment specification correctly.
P 2: Select material to match work specification in terms of type, quality and
quantity.
P 3: Adapt techniques and work methods to achieve specification, within agreed
schedules.
P 4: Assemble appropriate component parts ready for first customer fittings.

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Defining "Knowledge & Understanding"

• Should be specific to Unit of Competency

• Statements cover underlying principles, processes, procedures,

concepts and facts related to Unit of Competency

• Starts with a verb like Explain, Describe, Define etc.

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Example - Knowledge & Understanding

Unit of Competency
Prepare Garments for Fitting

Knowledge & Understanding

K1:Define principles & methods of:
• Garment assembly
• Garment and material handling
K2:Describe methods and types of marking
K3:List down equipment operating procedures
K4:Identify health and safety responsibilities

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Identify “Tools / Equipment"

• Consists of tools, equipment and machinery to perform a task

• Access to Work Guidelines, Plans and Manuals for Occupational Health

& Safety are also indicated under this

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Examples – Tools / Equipment

Unit of Competency
Prepare Garments for Fitting

Tools & Equipment

Sewing Machines, Sewing Needles, Hand Sewing Needles, Scissors,
Cutting Table, Multi-layer Cutting Equipment, Iron, Ironing Surface,
Tailors Chalk, Fabric Marking Pencils, Bulbs for Sewing Machines, Written
Instructions, Work Specifications etc.

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 Assessors Competency Standards
Activity : List the competency standards of assessors:
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