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See also Competence.
For the difference between skills and competence/competency please see the entry Skills vs. Competence.
Competency is the ability to apply and use a set of related skills, knowledge, and abilities to successfully perform functions or tasks in a defined work setting.
An individual's demonstrated ability to undertake tasks and duties to the standard expected in a job or in an occupation.
The consistent application of knowledge and skill to the standard of performance required in the workplace. It embodies the ability to transfer and apply skills and knowledge to new situations and environments.
Competency is defined as the individual’s ability to use, apply and demonstrate a group of related awareness, knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to perform, successfully and safely, all tasks and duties included in a specific occupation and which can be measured against well-accepted standards (levels) required in employment as well as assessed against provided evidences at work location. The competency affects both individual’s job responsibility and performance on the job and usually fall into two categories, namely technical and behavioral.
The key aspects of the definition of competency are: