Competency-Based Training: A Practical Workplace Learning Guide
Competency-based training focuses learning on the capability people need to demonstrate for defined workplace responsibilities. Instead of measuring learning primarily by time spent in training, it connects instruction and practice with expected performance.
What Is Competency-Based Training?
Competency-based training begins with defined capability requirements and designs learning around helping participants achieve those outcomes.
Define the Required Performance
Identify what competent performance requires, including relevant knowledge, skills, decisions and practical application.
Define
Establish competence requirements.
Develop
Provide targeted learning and practice.
Assess
Gather appropriate evidence.
Maintain
Review capability as work changes.
Use Practical Learning Where Needed
When competence involves physical tasks or workplace judgment, learners may require demonstrations, practice and feedback rather than knowledge instruction alone.
Assess Against Defined Criteria
Assessment should provide evidence relevant to the required capability and should not infer practical competence solely from attendance.
