Principles of

Competency-Based Training
Principles of CBT
 PRINCIPLE ONE

THE TRAINING IS BASED ON CURRICULUM

DEVELOPED FROM THE COMPETENCY
STANDARDS

Learning is based on the

Competency-based curriculum
COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM
(CSS NC II) CORE COMPETENCIES
Units of Nominal
Module Title Learning Outcomes
Competency Duration
1. Install and 1.1 Installing 1.1.1 Assemble computer hardware 40 hours
configure and configuring 1.1.2 Prepare installer
computer computer 1.1.3 Install operating system and drivers for peripherals/ devices
systems
systems 1.1.4 Install application software
1.1.5 Conduct testing and documentation
2. Set-Up 2.1 Setting-Up 2.1.1 Install network cables 40 hours
computer computer 2.1.2 Set network configuration
networks networks 2.1.3 Set router/Wi-Fi/ wireless access point/repeater configuration
2.1.4 Inspect and test the configured computer networks

3. Set-Up 3.1 Setting-Up 3.1.1 Set-up user access 40 hours

Computer Computer 3.1.2 Configure network services.
Servers Servers 3.1.3 Perform testing, documentation and pre-deployment procedures

4. Maintain and 4.1 Maintaining 4.1.1 Plan and prepare for maintenance and repair 40 hours
repair and repairing 4.1.2 Maintain computer systems and networks
computer computer 4.1.3 Diagnose faults of computer systems and networks
systems and
systems and 4.1.4 Rectify/correct defects in computer systems and networks
networks.
networks. 4.1.4 Inspect and test the computer systems and networks
 PRINCIPLE TWO

LEARNING IS COMPETENCY-BASED OR MODULAR

IN STRUCTURE

Unit of Competency
Install and configure computer
systems

Module 1
Installing
and
configuring
computer
systems
 PRINCIPLE THREE

TRAINING DELIVERY IS INDIVIDUALIZED

AND SELF-PACED

Learning is done by the

learner at own pace
 PRINCIPLE FOUR

Training is based on work that must

be performed

Learning is based on the

actual industry practice
 PRINCIPLE FIVE

Training materials are directly related

to the competency standards and the
curriculum

Competency Standards (CS) to

Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) to
Learning Materials (LM)
 PRINCIPLE SIX
Assessment of learners is based in the
collection of evidences of work
performance based on industry or
organizational required standards

Traditional CBTVET
Each student is
Students are judged
assessed against
againts each other
the evidences
(norm referenced
based on required
Assessment)
standard

Students are not judged against each other

 PRINCIPLE SEVEN

Training is based both on and off the

job components

Better learning with industry and

school partnership
 PRINCIPLE EIGHT

The system allows Recognition of

Prior Learning (RPL)

Workers and Students can have prior

skills recognized
 PRINCIPLE NINE

The system allows for learners to enter

and exit programs at different times and
levels and to receive an award for
competencies attained at any point.

There is flexibility for entry

and exit from programs
 PRINCIPLE TEN

Approved training programs are

nationally accredited

Training programs are registered

within UTPRAS