Competency Standards

The broad concept of industry competency concerns the ability to perform particular tasks and duties to the standard of performance expected in the workplace. Competency requires the application of specified skills, knowledge and attitudes relevant to effective participation in an industry, industry sector or enterprise.

Competency covers all aspects of workplace performance and involves performing individual tasks; managing a range of different tasks; responding to contingencies or breakdowns; and, dealing with the responsibilities of the workplace, including working with others.Workplace competency focus on what is expected of a competent individual in the workplace.It requires the ability to apply relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes consistently over time and in the required workplace situations and environments.