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Competency Based Curriculum
January 18, 2022 3 minutes • 482 words
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The Competency Based Curriculum is a plan for structured series of learning experiences toward achieving of competencies identified by the industry; it details training methodologies, resources, facilities, infrastructure and other materials required both for training and assessment strategies.
It is a specification of the course a trainee will undertake to attain workplace competencies. It is developed based on the Training Regulations.
Components of CBC:
| Course Design | Module of Instruction |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Unit Title |
| Nominal Duration | Module Title |
| Qualification Level | |
| Course Desc | Module Descriptor |
| Entry Reqs | Nominal Duration |
| Course Structure | Summary of Learning Outcomes |
| Resources | Assesment Criteria |
| Assessment Method | Contents |
| Course Delivery | Condition |
| Trainer’s Qualification | Assemssement Method |
- is an overall description of the course. It includes, among others, information on the: Qualification covered by the course; Course outcomes Units of competency and the corresponding module titles; Students entry requirements; Resources; Training delivery and assessment strategies; and Trainer’s qualifications.
COURSE DESIGN FORMAT
Course Title/ Qualification Level a name rising out of thequalification and NC level in the PTTQF Example: Computer Systems Servicing NC II Nominal Duration - the approximate length of time the course will be finished. Example: 240 hours Course Description - statement on the coverage of the course, its relevance in the industry sector, and the possible occupations thetrainee will have after completion.
Example: This course is designed to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes of a Computer Technician in accordance with industry standards. It covers basic and common competencies such as installing, maintaining, configuring, and diagnosing computersystems and networks. Entry Requirements qualifications of a trainee who intend to enter the course. These are stated as competencies. Any physical traits mustalso be stated. Example: Student/trainee must possess the following qualifications: Able to communicate both oral and written Physically and mentally fit. With good moral character.
Course Design is an overall description of the course with:
- Qualification covered by the course
- Course outcomes;
- Units of competency and the corresponding module titles
- Students entry requirements;
- Resources
- Training delivery and assessment strategies;
- Trainer’s qualifications.
COURSE DESIGN FORMAT
- Course Title/ Qualification Level - a name rising out of thequalification and NClevel in the PTTQF
Example: Computer Systems Servicing NC II
- Nominal Duration - the approximate length of time the course will be finished.
Example: 240 hours
- Course Description - statement on the coverage of the course, its relevance in theindustry sector, and the possible occupations the trainee will have aftercompletion.
Example: This course is designed to develop knowledge, skills, andattitudes of a Computer Technician in accordance with industrystandards. It covers basic and common competencies such as installing
- Entry Reqs - qualifications of a trainee with physical traits
Eg: Trainee must:
- be able to communicate well
- with good moral character
Module of Instruction
- Unit Title - standalone UC expressed in work outcomes
e.g. Installing Elixir
- Module Title - for curricular unit
e.g. Installing Elixir
- Module Descriptor - intention scope delimitation of module
Eg. This module covers Installing Elixir