Competency Based Training (CBT)

is a training delivery approach that

focuses on the competency
development of the learner as a
result of the training.
The training is based on curriculum
developed from the competency
standards

Learning is based on the

Competency-based curriculum
Learning is competency-based or
modular in structure
Unit of Competency

Module 1 Module 2 Module 3

Training delivery is individualized
and self-paced

Learning is done by the

learner at own pace
Training is based on work that must
be performed

Learning is based on the

actual industry practice
Training materials are directly related
to the competency standards and the
curriculum

CS to CBC to LMs
Assessment of learners is based in the
collection of evidences of work
performance based on industry or
organizational required standards

Traditional CBTVET
Each student is
Students are judged
assessed against
againts each other
the evidences
(norm referenced
based on required
Assessment)
standard

Students are not judged against each other

Training is based both on and off the
job components

Better learning with industry and

school partnership
The system allows Recognition of
Prior Learning (RPL)

Workers and Students can have prior

skills recognized
The system allows for learners to enter
and exit programs at different times and
levels and to receive an award for
competencies attained at any point.

There is flexibility for entry

and exit from programs
 Approved training programs are
nationally accredited

Training programs are registered

within UTPRAS
 Trainee’s CBT Journey
Pre-Assessment

Review learning
Trainee enters
package YES
program
Institutional Evaluation
RPL View multimedia Satisfactorily
Attend Orientation Performed
materials Trainer Trainer Competency?
“Role of Trainee"
observes Rates
performance performance

Use manuals
Training Sessions NO

(Trainee) Selects Observe Trainee

Trainee
competency demonstration Rates own
attempts task
and receive performance Have enough
instructions Competency/ies
been
Practice skills in achieved?
Sign Learning Contract workshop
Receive CBLM materials YES
Use of Achievement & Progress Trainee exits
Charts, TRB and TAM Receive program
assistance and
advise