Competency-Based Curriculum
Competency-Based Curriculum
Competency-Based Curriculum
CURRICULUM
Competency-Based
Curriculum is a framework or
guide for the subsequent
detailed development of
competencies, associated
methodologies, training and
assessment resources.
It consist of Course
Design and Modules of
Instruction.
Course Design serves
as the blueprint and sets
the structure in delivering
the training program.
Modules of Instruction
serves as the course
outline, and is derived
from the course design,
and contains detailed
information on what and
how to teach each unit of
competency.
Course Design is based
on competency standards
set by the industry or
recognized industry sector.
Learning system is driven
by competencies written to
the industry standards. (Training
Regulations Framework)
Course Design
contains
the following:
Entry Requirements
refers to the minimum and
“must” qualifications of a
trainee to a training
program that will ensure
effective and efficient
training.
Course Structure is a
course matrix, and
includes details on module
title, learning outcomes
and nominal hours per unit
of competency.
Unit of Competency is
a component of the
competency standard
stating a specific key
function or role in a
particular job or
occupation serving as a
basis for training.
Assessment Methods
refers to the ways of
collecting evidence and
when evidence should be
collected.
Trainer’s Qualification
refers to the identified
minimum experience and
competencies the trainer for
the course must possess.
Module of Instruction is the
description of training requirements
for every unit of competency. A unit
of competency can make one or
more modules of training.
Methodologies refer
to the list of methods
to be used in a
particular session.
Assessment
Method refers to the
technique/s used to
gather different
types of evidences.