10 COMPETENCY-BASED TRAINING (CBT) BASIC PRINCIPLES

1. The training is based on curriculum developed from the competency

standards.
2. Learning is modular in its structure.
3. Training delivery is learner centered and should accommodate individualized
and self-paced learning strategies.
4. Training is based on work that must be performed.
5. Training materials are directly related to the competency standards and
curriculum modules.
6. Assessment is based in the collection of evidence of the performance of work
to the industry required standard.
7. Training is based both on and off the job components.
8. Training program allows for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or
Recognition of current competencies (RCC).
9. Training allows for multiple entry and exit.
10. Training programs are registered with the UTPRAS.

THE ROLE OF THE TRAINER

1. Serves as a team member to determine what is to be learned.
2. Manages learning: a consultation rather that a provider of information; a
facilitator of the learning.
3. Diagnose and solves learning problems.
4. Evaluates student achievement.
5. Assist learners to obtain individualized rewards.
6. Spends more time interacting with students on a 1:1 or small group basis.
7. Helps those students who really need help.
8. Trainees learn at their own rate within program guidelines. They may
speedup, slow down, stop or even repeat a task.
9. Trainees may choose how they want to learn-individually, on a one-to-one
basis, in small group, in large groups or with audio-visuals.
10. Trainees evaluate their own progress to see how well they are doing.
11. Trainees know they will be rated mainly on performance, while paper and
pencil tests will be used mainly to check their knowledge of the task.