“PRINCIPLES

UNDERLYING
COMPETENCY-BASED
TRAINING”

by:
Barilla, Maria Nicolette A.
COMPETENCY-BASED TRAININGS (CBT) - is a training delivery approach that focuses on the
development pf competence in the learner as a result of the training.

Competency-Based Training...

 Emphasizes most on what the learner what actually can do

 Focuses on the outcomes rather than the learning process within the specified time
 It is concerned with the attainment and application of skills, knowledge and attitude to
the specific level of competency.
 The competency based is approach on education and training must keep pace with the
technology amd customer requirements and needs to identified and coordinated usually
through a job analysis process with the development of competency standards at
industrial wide level and organizational level.

10 PRINCIPLES OF COMPETENCY-BASED TRAINING (CBT)

1. The training is based on curriculum development from the competency standards.

2. Learning is competency-based or modular in structure.

3. Training delivery is individualized and self-paced. Learning is done by the learner at their own
pace.

4. Training based on work that must be performed.

5. Training materials are directly related to the competency standards and the curriculum.
Training materials are self-paced and experiential.

6. Assessment of learners is based in the collection of evidences of work performance based on

industry or organizational required standards.

7. Training is based both on and off job components. Learners are aware of the activities that
has to be completed based on the curriculum.

8. The system allows Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Workers and Students can have the
prior skills recognised towards awards

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

10. Approved training programs are nationally and if possible, internationally accredited.
 Comparison of Traditional and Competency-Based Training Methods

TRADITIONAL COMPETENCY BASED

Instructions focus on managing instruction Instructions focus on managing learning

Most students enter about the same time Students enter at various times throughout
the year.

Students all cover the same material Different students maybe training for different
occupations within the same program

Students proceed from one topic to the next Each student moves on the next task only
at the same time after mastering the task he or she is currently
working on

The instructor controls the learning pace Each student progress at his or her own pace

All students are usually tested at once Each student is tested when he or she is ready
to demonstrate the mastery

Very little continuous feedback is given Immediate feeback is given to each student at
critical points in the learning process

The instructor is involved in teaching only one The instructor must be able to answer
topic at a time questions on many different tasks each day

Retesting is discouragement or not allowed at Retesting is encouraged to reached mastery

all

Materials, tools and supplies for only one topic The instructor must see that at all materials
are needed at a time needed for many task are readily available

The number of students enrolled is maximum As vacancies are filled, students enrolment
capacity at the beginning of the year and remains at capacity all year long
declines to half or less towards the end

Most instructions are delivered by or The instructor must manage the use of a wide
dependent upon the instructor variety of instructional media and materials
each day

The program is usually closed down or The program usually operated year round
shortened during the summer closing months
The evening program is usually separate and Day and evening program both have access to
distinct from the day program learning guides and resources

The instructor controls the sequence in which If possible, students may be able to determine
topics will be covered the sequence of tasks.