Competence Indicator Scoring Guide
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KNOWLEDGE
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EXPERIENCE
None - no knowledge/experience in the competence.
None
0
None
Low – Limited knowledge/experience
In knowledge terms: the candidate knows the element and
is able to present and explain known criteria for this
element.
1
Has an awareness of the competence
element.
Has a basic understanding about the
competence element.
Can describe the competence element.
In experience terms: the candidate has some experience
obtained from a project management environment in a few
projects.
Has participated in a single project which involved the
competence element.
2
2
Has participated in a number of projects which have
involved the competence element.
3
3
Has practiced the competence element with others in
a number of projects.
Medium – Significant knowledge/experience; has an ability to apply the competence to practical situations.
In knowledge terms: the candidate has a solid level of
knowledge and is able to recognise and to apply the
relevant criteria, as well as check the results.
4
5
6
1
In experience terms: the candidate has experience and a track
record obtained from applying many project management
competencies across several projects in at least one sector of the
economy during most phases of these projects.
Has an understanding of how the
4
Has independently practiced the competence element
competence element could be practiced
in a number of projects.
within projects.
Has an understanding of how the
5
Has effectively managed others (given direction and
competence element could be practiced
guidance) in practicing the competence element in a
within a number of projects and can evaluate
number of projects.
the value to the projects.
Has a good understanding of how the
6
Has effectively managed others (given direction and
competence element could be practiced
guidance) practicing the competence element in a
within a complex project and can evaluate
complex project.
and adapt as required.
High – Extensive knowledge/experience; is a skilled practitioner in the competence.
In experience terms: the candidate has a proven high level of
In knowledge terms: the candidate understands the role in
experience and a good track record gained from responsible
detail and is able to evaluate, to create and to integrate
project management roles in many different kinds of projects
the relevant criteria and can interpret and evaluate the
across one or more industry sectors, during most or all phases of
results.
these projects.
7
Has a detailed understanding, and can act as
advisor, of how the competence element is
practiced within complex projects and can
critically evaluate and optimise as required.
7
Has effectively managed others (given direction and
guidance) in practicing the competence element in a
number of complex projects.
8
Has a detailed understanding, and can act as
advisor, of how the competence element is
practiced within complex projects and can
critically evaluate and optimise as required.
8
Has effectively managed others (mentoring, educating
and coaching) in practicing the competence element
in a number of highly complex projects.
9
Has a deep knowledge of how the
competence element is practiced within
highly complex projects and has educated
others.
Has a comprehensive and deep knowledge
of all aspects of the competence element in
highly complex projects and is a
recognised industry expert in the field.
9
Has led others in practicing the competence element
in highly complex projects.
10
Has led others in all aspects of the competence
element in highly complex projects and is a
recognised expert within the field.
10
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