1. A competency is a set of related knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform tasks in a defined work setting. Competencies serve as the basis for skill standards and potential measurement criteria for assessing competency attainment. 2. When writing a competence, it should begin with a present tense action verb, include an object for the verb, and be measurable and based on performance. Qualifying phrases, evaluative language, and unnecessary words should be avoided. 3. Competencies should be defined simply and clearly to describe a single characteristic and avoid being too specific. Subject matter experts should review competencies to verify their accuracy.

1. Writing competencies
How to write a competence?

2. What is competency?
• A competency is the capability to apply or use
a set of related knowledge, skills, and abilities
required to successfully perform "critical work
functions" or tasks in a defined work setting.
Competencies often serve as the basis for skill
standards that specify the level of knowledge,
skills, and abilities required for success in the
workplace as well as potential measurement
criteria for assessing competency attainment.

3. What we have to take into account
to write a competence?

4. 1. Begin with a present tense action verb.
2. Each action verb requires an object.
3. Each competency is measurable and/or
observable.
4. Each competency is based on performance.
5. Do not use evaluative or relative adjectives.
6. Do not use evaluative or relative adverbs.
7. Do not use qualifying phrases.
8. Say what you mean, using only necessary
words.

5. Quick Tips to writing competencies
• Define competencies simply and clearly.
• Make sure competencies evolved a single,
identifiable characteristic.
• Avoid making the competency too specific.
• Once you have finished writing your
competencies, you should have them reviewed
by Subject Matter Experts to verify their
accuracy

6. Behavior (Affective Domain)
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7. Skill (Psychomotor Domain)

8. Knowledge (Cognitive Domain)

9. Examples of competencies
• Area of communication
-Shares information appropriately and openly.
• Teamwork
-Works in concert with others toward shared
goals.
• Creativity
-Supports an environment that is conducive
to new ways of doing things.