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Training: Competency Statements

Competency statements are descriptive of expected behavior of an individual. A competency can be composed of a range of knowledge, skills, and attitudes, but must be described as an observable or measurable action.

Each competency statement includes a verb and its object. There are two types of competency statements: broad and narrow.

1. Broad competency statements are frequently used in position descriptions or role assignments and are generally measurable only over time or in complex situations.
    
2. Narrow competency statements often are described as sub-competencies and are needed when planning curricula to teach them. Sub-competencies are used for educational purposes and are generally measurable in the time span of a single class or course.

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Last Updated on 8/24/2006