Lesson 11: 9 CBT AREAS

Categorizing Areas of Competency-Based

Training
Objectives
At the end of the session, you should be able to:

 Enumerate areas of CBT facility

 Determine the importance of organizing workshop layout

Introduction
Areas in Competency-Based Training Facility must be organized. This planned workshop layout makes
learning activities systematize that will enable process of information easier than expected.

Categorizing Areas of Competency-Based Training

An organized workshop layout reflects how well-prepared a trainer is. He should ensure that the
workshop area is safe, well-sequenced and accessible for both him and trainee. Each area should allow
individualized, self-paced learning and permit the learner to enter and exit programs at different times and
levels.

Having a good workshop lay-out will enable the trainer to facilitate training sessions well. It only means
that competency-based training environment differs from the traditional one. In a traditional set-up,
teacher is positioned in front of the class, whereas in CBT, the trainer walks and observes everyone.

Nine (9) areas in a competency-based training facility are the following:

1. Practical Work Area is an area where trainees rehearse specific skill. It is sectioned into workstations
that are arranged according to hierarchy of competencies.
2. Learning Resource Area is an area where trainees do their self-paced learning. It is where learning
materials - print or soft-copies - can be found. Projects can also be done in this area.
3. Institutional Assessment Area is an area where trainer assess trainees’ knowledge – either by
Recognition of Prior Learning, or upon gaining competency from the module/s given. Skills assessment
is done at the Practical Work Area. Note: Institutional Assessment Area and Practical Work Area can
be adjacent room so they can be merged depending on the layout of the room.
4. Contextual Learning Laboratory is an area where lecture-discussion is done. This is where learner
would stay to study basic and common competency in the context of their qualification.
5. Quality Control Area is an area where metrology, calibration and in-process quality control are being
held.
6. 6. Trainers Resource Center is an area where trainer’s resources materials are kept. It is also a place
where trainer generates training materials.
7. Distance Learning is an area where trainees can access modules aside from the usual print and non-
print media. Example is studying the learning module by accessing TESDA website.
8. Computer Laboratory is an area where trainees are given chance to develop their IT competencies, as
recommended in CBC. Example of IT competency is the use of Microsoft Office Application.
9. Support Service Area is an area that offers value-adding competencies to address required skills.

Guidelines in Organizing CBT Training Facility:

 Equipments or machines should be installed by work station considering the unit of competencies and
movement of the trainees
 Trainer or Assessor Qualification and National Certificates of trainer, and shop layout shall be posted
inside the workshop area
 Labels, signage and posters like 5S, safety reminders, forms and schedules should observe uniform
size and color and should be posted appropriately and properly
 TRs, CBC, CBLMs should be available at the Resource Area and Learning Resource Center