Competency Based Training and Completion
Competency based training and completion is an approach to vocational education and training that places emphasis on what a person can do in the workplace as a result of completing a program of training.
Competency based training programs are comprised of competency standards set by industry that each student is assessed against to ensure all the outcomes required have been achieved.
Progression through a competency based training program is determined by the student demonstrating that they have met the competency standards through the training program and related work, not by time spent in training. This way, students may be able to complete a program of study much faster.
The Victorian Skills Commission notes that registered training organisations (RTOs) have the prime responsibility for assessment of competency, consistent with the provisions of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). However meaningful and on-going consultation is required with the employer and the apprentice around the development, delivery and monitoring of a training plan and the attaining of competencies within the relevant qualification.
Frequently asked questions
Apprenticeships in 2011: Competency Based Completion Arrangements - Factsheet (PDF, 187.44 KB) Skills Victoria has prepared a factsheet for industry to provide an overview of apprenticeships in 2011 and the competency based completion arrangements.
More detailed answers to frequently asked questions about competency based completion are also available on this site.
Competency Based Completion Model
Higher Education and Skills has developed a Competency Based Completion model to provide guidance for RTOs, employers and apprentices consistent with the Victorian Skills Commission Policy.
The policy of the model and the issue resolution process are available for download.
Victorian Skills Commission Policy on Competency Based Completions (PDF, 22.98 KB)This is a statement of the the Victorian Skills Commission policy on competency based training.
Competency Based Completion Issue Resolution Process Diagram (PDF, 19.04 KB) A diagram outlining the process of issue resolution in competency based completion.