Competency Based Assessment

Competency based assessment is a system for assessing a person's knowledge and skills.

Assessment is based on actual skills and knowledge a person can demonstrate in the workplace or in other relevant contexts. Competency based assessment is also a system for providing portable qualifications against nationally recognised competency standards.

In a competency based assessment system, it is recognised that learning can
come from a variety of sources, both on the job and off the job, formal and informal.

Recognition is given for prior learning and for skills and knowledge which can already be shown.

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