NVQs: the impact of competence approaches

Abstract

explores the impact of the competence-based approach associated with National/Scottish Vocational Qualifications (N/SVQs) and national standards, particularly from an individual and organizational perspective. He compares and contrasts the fundamental differences between a traditional coursedriven examination approach to one of individual development and assessment of performance in the workplace.

Influence of Motivation and Competence Factor on Lecturers' Performance in Universitas Negeri Surabaya

“…It can be interpreted that the competence is a combination of knowledge, abilities, and implementation in carrying out tasks in the field of work. The findings of the study also support theories made by Walton, Panggabean, Hannon and Robertson who say that competence development will improve the performance of individuals and organizations [19,20,21].…”

The NVQ in Management and HE experience

“…Similarly there is a need to ensure that "development specialists" actively engage in understanding the core strategic objectives of an organization before launching into a management development programme. Robertson (1995) suggests that good competence-based development practice respects the individual and promotes self-development which is owned by the individual within the context of his/her organization objectives. Better practice can go one step further and promote self-assessment, where individuals are provided with all the standards and criteria and prompted and supported to develop confidence in their own judgements about their competence.…”

Assessment of employees competences carried out by different management levels

“…oraginzation already adpted and how they are satisfied by it in terms of organizational benefits (Robertson, 1995). There are more and more discussion about employment based on competence, as well as lifelong learning that leads to achieving certain qualifications that are needed for certain jobs.…”