From: Proposing a re-conceptualisation of competency framework terminology for health: a scoping review
Defining characteristics | Evolution and conceptualisation of terms based on the behavioural approach | Evolution and conceptualisation of terms based on the functional approach |
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Originating sector | Education | Employment |
Originating country | US | UK |
Application | Curriculum development, education and training | Employment, standardisation, and workforce regulation |
Motivation | Supporting attainment of the highest level of proficiency | Achieve highest production at lowest cost |
Focus | Development of competence (continuous) | State of competence (dichotomous) |
Primary question | What does a person need to perform effectively? Or How does a person perform effectively? | What is effective performance? |
Emphasis | Inputs | Outcome |
Describes | Attributes of a person, i.e. knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours | Roles, activities or tasks |
Example | Communicates effectively | Performs a risk assessment |