09-01-2012, 09:28 AM
(06-01-2012, 01:02 PM)PJW Wrote: ...This then raise the question: "why are people in such a hurry?"- I wonder whether it is the expectation of employers and the HR managers, annual performance reviews etc.....
It seems the general understanding of competence is gradually decreasing - especially by non-technical staff who see titles, such as CEng, MIRSE, etc., important to "sell" the business and its abilities. To quote;
"Note on competence; ‘Competence’ is defined by the Office of Rail Regulation (2007) as ‘the ability to perform activities to the standards expected in employment; it is a combination of practical and thinking skills, experience and knowledge’. This has been clarified by the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (2009) by reference to work by Baker & Durrant (2008):"
"Competence = ability (skills + experience + knowledge) + attitude (commitment and willingness to perform)."
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