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Standard of competence

A performance specification describing what is expected of a person performing a particular work activity. It is expressed in elements of work together with performance criteria.

Source:
M. Wahba (TVET consultant), Glossary of Terms for TVET, Assessment and Verification, 2013
M. Wahba (TVET consultant), Glossary of Terms for TVET, Assessment and Verification, 2013
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The Egyptian TVET expert Moustafa Wahba developed a glossary based on his own experience as a consultant in TVET.