Dimensions of A Competency
Dimensions of A Competency
UNIT:
Describe the scenario/context within which the work activity will be done
TASK SKILLS
Candidate has to
Carry out safety procedures
Follow procedures/instruction as directed
Interpret activity/task
Select tools/equipment
Use tools/equipment
Carry out activity
Complete activity
Candidate prepares by
Applying relevant safety practices
Organize required resources
(documents/tools/equipment/materials)
Carrying out required housekeeping
Managing time for activity
What if ?
Accounts for situations that are likely to
occur under real work conditions but are not
identified in the performance criteria
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DIMENSIONS OF A COMPETENCY
EXAMPLE #1
UNIT:
You are a receptionist at NTA Recruitment Company, dealing with phone enquiries. You are expected to
display phone practices and procedures when receiving and transferring calls
TASK SKILLS
Candidate has to
Carry out safety procedures relevant to handling
telephone calls
Answer telephone calls
Use various telephone features
Communicate with callers
Refer calls to required persons
Handle/deal with calls according to established
company procedures (timely/courteous)
Candidate prepares by
Applying relevant safety practices
Selecting/organizing relevant documents
(extension list/message pad/query forms etc)
Selecting required tools/equipment
(pens/pencils/functioning phone)
Carrying out required housekeeping
Managing time for responding calls
What if?
Arrogant customer call
Equipment is defective
There are multiple incoming calls
Questions cannot be answered
EXERCISE 2A
Dimensions of a Competency
Using the Competency or Occupational standard, plan a work activity and identify the aspects of the activity
relating to the dimensions of competency (the work activity must be specifically stated).
WORK ACTIVITY
TASK SKILLS
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