COMPETENCY-BASED

CURRICULUM

Competency-Based
Curriculum is a framework or
guide for the subsequent
detailed development of
competencies, associated
methodologies, training and
assessment resources.

It consist of Course
Design and Modules of
Instruction.
Course Design serves
as the blueprint and sets
the structure in delivering
the training program.

Modules of Instruction
serves as the course
outline, and is derived
from the course design,
and contains detailed
information on what and
how to teach each unit of
competency.
 Course Design is based
on competency standards
set by the industry or
recognized industry sector.
Learning system is driven
by competencies written to
the industry standards. (Training
Regulations Framework)
 Course Design
contains
the following:

Course Title refers to the

name of the program to
be offered. It is usually
derived from the
qualification title of the
training regulations.

Nominal Duration refers

to the estimated training
period wherein the learner
is expected to complete
the whole training
program.
Course Description refers
to the brief statement of
scope, coverage and
delimitation of the course.

Entry Requirements
refers to the minimum and
“must” qualifications of a
trainee to a training
program that will ensure
effective and efficient
training.

Course Structure is a
course matrix, and
includes details on module
title, learning outcomes
and nominal hours per unit
of competency.
Unit of Competency is
a component of the
competency standard
stating a specific key
function or role in a
particular job or
occupation serving as a
basis for training.

Module Title is the name

of the module, which is
derived from the unit of
competency.

Learning Outcomes are

the set of knowledge,
skills and competencies
an individual has
acquired, and is able to
demonstrate after
completion of a learning
process.

Nominal Hours refers to

the estimated training
period wherein the learner
is expected to complete a
particular training module
of program.
 Resources is the part
where recommended
tools, equipment and
materials to be used
are listed.

Assessment Methods
refers to the ways of
collecting evidence and
when evidence should be
collected.

Course Delivery refers to

the classroom teaching
methodologies that can be
applied for the entire
module instruction.

Trainer’s Qualification
refers to the identified
minimum experience and
competencies the trainer for
the course must possess.
Module of Instruction is the
description of training requirements
for every unit of competency. A unit
of competency can make one or
more modules of training.

This part of CBC is used as point of

reference in preparing session plan.
 Module of
Instruction
contains
the following:

Unit Title is a learning outcome statement which describes

the area of competency related to the content of work.

Module Title describes the outcome of unit of competency.

Gerund is used as subject.
 Module Descriptor refers to the brief statement of scope,
coverage and delimitation of the module.

Nominal Duration refers to the estimated training period

wherein the learner is expected to complete a particular
training module of program.

Summary of Learning Outcomes refers to the

consolidated statements of desired end result to be attained
after each session.
Assessment Criteria
is the standards used
to guide learning and to
assess learner
achievement and/or to
evaluate and certify
competence.

Contents are the

topics and activities
which make up what is
learned by an individual
or group of learners
during a learning
process.
Condition outlines
situation and context
under which learners
will be assessed.

Methodologies refer
to the list of methods
to be used in a
particular session.

Assessment
Method refers to the
technique/s used to
gather different
types of evidences.