A discrete component within a competency standard. It refers to a broad area of competency and the application of knowledge and skill. Units of Competency provide the basis for assessment, development of training, certification and credit transfer.
A unit of competency is the smallest component that can be assessed and recognised in the vocational education and training system for collection purposes. It is also the basic unit described in the competency standards framework.
A competency standard national training packages which specifies the knowledge and skill an individual needs to perform their job and the application of that knowledge and skill to the standard of performance expected in the workplace.
A component of a competency standard. A unit of competency is a statement of a key function or role in a particular job or occupation. See also element of competency, performance criteria, range of variables.