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Competency-Based Frameworks

Competency-based career frameworks define levels at which a role can be performed, beginning at initial entry level roles and extending to the most senior and specialist levels.

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Author(s): Carmel Connors, Hugh Breakey and Charles Sampford

A competency-based framework is an organised system composed of statements of the abilities required for effective workplace practice and performance. It aims to enable organisations, industries and professions to recognise, describe and assess work performance against specified agreed standards. This title explains:

  • The history of competency-based frameworks;
  • The general definition of a competency;
  • The elements of a competency framework;
  • Competency-based frameworks and their application within professions;
  • Competency-based assessment;
  • The elements of a strong competency-based system; and
  • Critical issues underlying the use of competency-based systems and assessment.

 

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Resources

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Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development, (2014). Competency Framework.
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United Nations Evalution Group, (2008). Core Competencies for Evaluators of the UN System.
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South Australian Public Sector, (2014). Entry Level Employee Competency Framework: Entry Level Competencies for the SA Public Sector. Government of South Australia.
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Harvard University, Harvard University Competency Dictionary. Development Dimensions International.
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Sharon Brownie, Janelle Thomas and Mark Bahnisch, (October 2011). Exploring the Literature: Competency-Based Education and Training & Competency-Based Career Frameworks. National Health Workforce Planning and Research Collaboration.
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University of Nottingham, (2015). Behavioural Competency Reference Guide. UK

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