Competency Frameworks
This collection of competency frameworks can be used by individuals and organizations in two main ways:
- Assess job performance and compare it against defined standards
- Identify potential areas for professional development to improve overall performance
Competencies are the abilities required to perform specific tasks and express specific knowledge. CAWST’s competency frameworks use behavioural or task-based competencies in combination with knowledge components.
For meaningful learning, knowledge and practice should be contextual and integrated. This combination of knowledge and practice is designed to support context-specific technical skills, as well as enabling skills such as critical thinking, reflection, communication, knowledge sharing, and leadership.
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Competency Framework Overview
This is an overview of CAWST's Competency Framework. Use this guide to learn more about the process, the forms, and the different competency roles.
Competency Framework Guide for Community WASH Promoters
This competency framework can help you as a manager or supervisor to support Community WASH Promoters to be successful in their role. You can use this tool to: (1) Identify the level of competency that is expected from Community WASH Promoters for each competency group. (2) Help design the learning and development strategy to support the professional growth of Community WASH Promoters. (3) Provide new insights on how Community WASH Promoters can be used to achieve behaviour change in their target communities.
Competency Framework Guide for Drinking Water Quality Technicians
This Competency Framework has been designed to measure and guide the professional development of a Drinking Water Quality Technician. This tool can help to: - Identify the level of competency expected from Drinking Water Quality Technicians for each competency group. - Help design the learning and development strategy to support the professional growth of Drinking Water Quality Technicians. - Provide insights on how Drinking Water Quality testing can be used to achieve improved water supply systems.
Competency Framework Guide for Trainers
This competency framework guide has been designed to measure and guide the professional development of WASH trainers. Use this guide to learn more about the process, the forms, and the Trainer competency role.
Biosand Filter Competencies - Sand
This competency assessment tool was designed by CAWST to measure and guide the professional development of BSF Technicians in the area of sand.
Biosand Filter Competencies - Box
This competency assessment tool was designed by CAWST to measure and guide the professional development of BSF Technicians in the area of box construction.
Biosand Filter Competencies - Installation
This competency assessment tool was designed by CAWST to measure and guide the professional development of BSF Technicians in the area of installation.
Competency Framework Forms for Drinking Water Quality Technicians
Competency Framework Forms for Drinking Water Quality Technicians
Rainwater Harvesting Technician Competency Framework
This competency assessment tool is designed to measure and guide the professional development of individuals working with rainwater harvesting systems.