Competency model

Okay kiddo, let me explain what a competency model is. You know how different jobs require different skills, right? Like a plumber needs to know how to fix pipes and an artist needs to know how to draw and paint? Well, a competency model is like a list of all the skills that a person needs to have to do a certain job well.

For example, let's say you want to be a teacher. A competency model for a teacher would have things like being able to communicate well, being patient with kids, knowing how to plan lessons, and being able to explain things clearly. All these skills are really important for a teacher to have, and if they're not good at them, they might struggle in the classroom.

But a competency model isn't just a list of skills – it's also a way to measure how well someone can do those skills. So let's say you want to apply for a teaching job. The school might give you a test or an interview to see how well you do certain things on the competency model. They might ask you questions like "how would you handle a student who isn't paying attention in class?" or "can you give an example of a lesson plan you've created?"

Basically, a competency model is a way to make sure that people have the right skills for a certain job, and that they can prove it. It helps employers make sure they're hiring the right person for the job, and it helps people know what they need to learn or improve on to be successful in their career.