Competency assessment: theory or practise
There has been much discussion on the relevance of testing to training outcomes. Fortunately the development has emphasised practical assessment. It is generally agreed that the best way of determining whether or not a person is competent at specific tasks is to observe them in that activity.
This paper provides an overview of the development of competency assessment in the automotive mechanic field, by looking at a training institution, a skill competition process and certification of mechanics. In particular it records personal observations of, or experience in: the assessment of tradesmen wi ... Show more
Authors: Sowter, Warren
Published: Adelaide, South Australia, NCVER, 1993
Resource type: Conference paper
Physical description: 6 p.
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