If you are interested in career training or vocational
training, you might be well served by coming to at
least a rudimentary understanding of the competency
model. Through this brief article, you will be provided
with a brief and helpful overview of the competency
model.
The Competency Model Defined
The most widely accepted definition of the competency
model when it comes to career training or vocational
training is as follows:
The definition is based on the presumption that everyone
uses competencies each and every day. Simply put,
competencies are the skills, abilities and knowledge
that are needed in order to succeed in work, at school
or in everyday life. A competency model is utilized
in order to organize the competencies that are required
to perform a particular job function, to perform in
a particular employment sitting, industry or occupation.
Constructing the Competency Model
More often than not a competency model is prepared
and presented in graphic form for ease of reference.
In most instances, these graphics present a competency
model in the form of a pyramid on which the various
competencies build upon each other.
The Basic Competency Model Relating
to Career Training and Vocational Training
Generally speaking, there are three levels that are
included in a typical occupational competency model.
This competency model is utilized in determining what
sort of career training or vocational training is going
to be necessary in order to succeed in a particular
occupational setting.
At the base of the typical competency model are foundational
considerations. Above the foundational considerations
are the industry related considerations. Finally, at
the top of the competency model pyramid are the occupation
related considerations.
Each of these three levels in the competency model
consist of individual tiers, which will now be examined
and considered.
The Tiers of Level One - Foundational Competencies
Tier One - Personal Effectiveness
Tier Two - Academic Competencies
Tier Three - Workplace Competencies
The Tiers of Level Two - Industry Related Competencies
Tier Four - Industry-Wide Technical Competencies
Tier Five - Industry-Specific Technical Competencies
The Tiers of Level Three - Occupation Related Competencies
Tier Six - Occupation-Specific Knowledge Competencies
Tier Seven - Occupation-Specific Technical Competencies
Tier Eight - Occupation- Specific Requirements
Tier Nine - Management Competencies
Summary
By understanding the mechanics and dynamics of the
competency model, you will be able to make some more
appropriate and opportune decisions when it comes to
career training and vocational training in this day
and age. By contemplating each level of the competency
model, and by appreciating the interrelationship between
these levels, you will be able to make absolutely appropriate
decisions in regard to your own career training and
vocational training in regard to your overall career
development. You will be able to enhance your career
objectives and achieve your important career goals well
into the future.
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