Continuing Education

CMCP101 - Introduction to Competence Management

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Course Overview

This module is designed to introduce the concepts of Competence Management as well as instruct participants how to build a basic performance (competence) standard.

The people involved in building the competence standards at an organization may or may not be subject matter experts. Working with others to draw out information and therefore should have strong interpersonal skills.

Participants will be asked to come to class prepared with an entry level position in mind with which to get started so they can develop a basic competence standard of their own by the end of the session.

Outcome: Develop a competence standard spreadsheet.

Upon completion of this module, the participant should be able to:
1. Define Competence as it relates to the workplace;
2. Relate how skill, knowledge and attitude are tied to competence;
3. Contrast Units, Elements and Performance Criteria in a competence standard;
4. Describe the role training and work instructions play in developing competent employees;
5. Create a competence standard spreadsheet for an existing entry level position.

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Delivery Methods

  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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