Competency Based Curriculum

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

1. Course Title/ Qualification Level - a name rising out of thequalification and NClevel in the PTTQF

Example: Computer Systems Servicing NC II

2. Nominal Duration - the approximate length of time the course will be finished.

Example: 240 hours

3. 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

4. Entry Reqs - qualifications of a trainee with physical traits

Eg: Trainee must:

• be able to communicate well
• with good moral character

Module of Instruction

1. Unit Title - standalone UC expressed in work outcomes

e.g. Installing Elixir

2. Module Title - for curricular unit

e.g. Installing Elixir

3. Module Descriptor - intention scope delimitation of module

Eg. This module covers Installing Elixir