BACKGROUND
For competency frameworks to be useful tools for workforce strengthening, they need to be designed according to their specific purpose and be accepted by the stakeholders for which the framework is concerned. Much of the criticism for competency frameworks is rooted in a failure to recognize that different applications of competency framework, whether in education and training, regulation, recruitment, evaluation and planning, or any other context, require competency frameworks to have specific design features that enable them to effectively serve their purpose. The Rehabilitation Competency Framework (RCF) was developed to serve as a reference framework from which context-specific competency frameworks can be developed. With this intention in mind, the RCF is highly adaptable, encompassing a range of proficiency levels reflecting a broad spectrum of performance; describing competencies and activities through different layers of specificity; and using language amendable to accurate global interpretation and translation. This enables competency framework developers to extract relevant content from the RCF, embed it within an operational structure, and contextualize it to reflect the language, values, priorities and scope of practice of the workforce for which it applies.
The RCF was published alongside a guide that describes a systematic methodology for “adapting and adopting” the RCF to suit the specific needs of different stakeholders. This training webinar will explore the different ways competency frameworks can be used and how their design can be tailored accordingly. The phases and steps involved in developing a competency framework modelled on the RCF will be described, and participants will have the opportunity to raise questions with the experts involved in the development of the RCF and associated guides.
This training is open to anybody who is interested in gaining a more in-depth understanding of competency frameworks, and who are interested in using the RCF to create a context-specific rehabilitation competency framework. No prior experience with competency frameworks is required.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the training session, participants will:
- be able to describe the different ways competency frameworks are used and the design features associated with different competency framework applications;
- be able to describe the key considerations and good practices involved with competency framework development; and
- feel confident in undertaking the process of competency framework development.