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Competency standard
Definition:
An industry-determined specification of performance, which set out the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to operate effectively in employment. In vocational education and training (VET), competency standards were made up of units of competency, which were themselves made up of elements of competency, together with performance criteria, a range of variables, and an evidence guide.