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Competency Model Clearinghouse

US DOL ETA – Electronic Tools

Lauren Fairley-Wright

O*NET/Competency Assessment

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www.CareerOneStop.org

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www.CompetencyModel.org

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Competency Model Tiers

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Main features of Competency Model Clearinghouse

Using Competency Models -- TA guide

Find Resources -- searchable database

Users Showcase – real-life examples

Industry Competency Models -- 21 to date

Tools -- online interactive “create your own” Build a Competency Model Build a Career Ladder/Lattice

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Using Competency ModelsUsing Competency Models

Clarifying business and industry skill needs Develop curriculum leading to a credential Licensure and certification requirements Career ladders and lattices HR functions such as: developing job

descriptions, recruiting and hiring, and reviewing worker performance

Career exploration and guidance

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Resource Database

Searchable by:

Key Word Resource type Industry Occupation

Resource Types Apprenticeship Assessment Career Lattice Certification Competency Model Curriculum Model Education Program Models Green Military Other Skill Standard Work Readiness Credential

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Users Showcase—Case studies

Competency Models In Action:

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December 2010

NEPA Logistics & Transportation Industry Partnership: The Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA) Logistics & Transportation Industry Partnership has developed a model for Transportation and Logistics that combines the competency model approach with a career pathway. The model serves as a roadmap for employers and employees, outlining the necessary skills and competencies required for employment in the logistics and transportation industry and mapping possible careers.

http://www.careeronestop.org/competencymodel/info_documents/NEPACaseSummary.pdf

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Competency Models In Action:August 2011

LATTC uses Competency Models for Career Pathways and Stackable Credentials

Los Angeles Trade and Technical College (LATTC) is using a sector-based workforce development strategy to help students earn stackable credentials and advance along career pathways. Program planners are customizing the basic Building Blocks version to create competency model frameworks in support of these initiatives. LATTC developed a competency model for the Utility Industry using it to inform industry partnerships, support curriculum development, define career ladders, and provide a framework for stackable credentials.

http://www.careeronestop.org/competencymodel/info_documents/LATTC_CaseSummary.pdf

Competency Models In Action:

June 2012

Career Lattice Demonstrates the Value of Direct Care Occupations:

The workforce system seeks to change the public's perception that direct care work is unskilled, unrewarding and lacking opportunities for advancement. DirectConnect, an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grantee at the University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability, used ETA's Sample Career Ladder/Lattice for Long-term Health Care to develop its own professional Direct Care Career Lattice. DirectConnect's Direct Care Lattice demonstrates that these jobs require significant skills and offer many opportunities to progress into other healthcare-related occupations.

http://www.careeronestop.org/competencymodel/info_documents/UNH-CaseSummary.pdf

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Available Industry Models

Advanced Manufacturing Aerospace Automation Bioscience Construction - Commercial Construction - Heavy Construction - Residential Energy Entrepreneurship Financial Services  Geospatial Technology

Health: Allied Health

Health: Electronic Health Records Hospitality/Hotel and Lodging Information Technology Long-term Care, Supports, and

Services Mechatronics

Renewable Energy

Retail Transportation

Water Sector

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“Learn About” animated tutorials

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Steps for Using Model to Engage Stakeholders

Go to the CMC Review the available industry models Select a model Save the model into an Excel spreadsheet Modify the spreadsheet to gather input

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Curriculum Analysis

Identify Core or Required Competencies Identify Course/Module Outcome Objectives

from the Existing Program of Study Compare Identify Gaps in Existing Curriculum Plan to Enhance Curriculum

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Curriculum Analysis Worksheet

Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Course 4 Course 5 Course 6

3. Planning & Organizing: Planning and prioritizing work to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks.            

Planning            

  Approach work in a methodical manner            

  Plan and schedule tasks so that work is completed on time            

  Keep track of details to ensure work is performed accurately and completely            

Prioritizing            

  Prioritize various competing tasks and perform them quickly and efficiently according to their urgency            

  Find ways of organizing work area or planning work to accomplish work efficiently            

Contingency Planning            

  Anticipate obstacles to project completion            

  Develop contingency plans to address obstacles            

  Take necessary corrective action when projects go off-track            

Long-term Care, Supports, and Services Competency ModelA

Career Exploration and Guidance

Use competency models in combination with other US DOL ETA – electronic tools: My Next Move: www.mynextmove.org Mi Proximo Paso: www.miproximopaso.org My Skills My Future: www.myskillsmyfuture.org

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My Next Move

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Mi Proximo Paso

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My Skills My Future

Career Exploration and Guidance

Competency models are used in career exploration and guidance activities to: •identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in an industry or occupation. •identify individual skill gaps; •gauge work-readiness in terms of competencies; •suggest relevant education and training opportunities and credentials; •help students plan their courses in accordance with industry demands; and, •match the skills of graduating students to appropriate industry networks.

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QUESTIONS?