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What is in a Standard

Standards are made up of units, each of which is constructed in the same way, and contain the following components:

Units

These are the main functions in a job description. Each unit consists of one or more elements

Unit Commentary

At the front of every unit there is a unit commentary designed to help you use the unit more effectively. It describes what the unit is about.

Performance criteria

These are the criteria against which competence in a task is assessed. They tell you what you must do to demonstrate that the standard has been met. They are an aid to the individual performing a job because they tell them how to do a task well. They are also an aid to a manager or assessor, helping them to evaluate individual competence against meaningful criteria.

Knowledge and Understanding

Each unit identifies the knowledge and understanding required of individuals achieving that particular unit and outlines useful resources and reading that will assist individuals to achieve this.

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