Competency-based training (CBET)
Competency-based training, done properly
Competency-based programmes are assessed differently: evidence and observation instead of a single exam mark. Soma360 is built for how TVET institutions assess, from units of competency and learning outcomes to workplace assessment and Competent / Not Yet Competent results.
Assessment as CBET intends
Each learning outcome is assessed against criteria, not just averaged into a mark.
Evidence in one place
Photos, documents and assessor notes are attached to each student's record.
Ready for verification
Assessments are verified and progress is visible per student and class.
Competency-based training (CBET)
Units of competency and learning outcomes
Set up competency units with their learning outcomes and performance criteria, and link them to the classes that take them.
- Competency units and learning outcomes
- Practical checklists with assessment criteria
- Competent / Not Yet Competent grading
Competency-based training (CBET)
Assessors and assessments
Allocate qualified assessors to students and units. Assessors record each assessment against the checklist and attach evidence.
- A dedicated assessor role with access only to their assessments
- Assessment records per student and outcome
- Evidence uploads such as photos, documents and portfolios
- Verification of assessments before results are final
Competency-based training (CBET)
Industrial attachment and workplace assessment
Workplace supervisors report on students on attachment through a secure link, with no account needed. Their report is attached to the student's competency record.
- Secure, signed links for workplace supervisors
- Supervisor ratings and comments recorded against the student
Competency-based training (CBET)
Progress tracking
See how far each student and class has progressed through their units and outcomes, and who is not yet competent in what.
- Progress per student, unit and class
- Students see their own competency progress in the portal
- Certificates can require all units to be competent before they are issued
How it works
Competency-based training (CBET), step by step
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1
Define
Set up units of competency, outcomes and checklists.
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2
Allocate
Assign assessors to students and units.
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3
Assess
Assessors observe, record against criteria and upload evidence.
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4
Verify
Assessments are verified and results become Competent or Not Yet Competent.
Who uses it
Built for everyone involved
Assessors
Record assessments and evidence for their students.
Workplace supervisors
Report on students on attachment through a secure link.
Examination officers
Verify assessments and track progress.
Students
Follow their own progress in the portal.
FAQ
Questions about Competency-based training (CBET)
Can we run CBET and traditional programmes together?
Yes. Each course uses either marks-based or competency-based assessment, and both run side by side.
Do workplace supervisors need a Soma360 account?
No. They receive a secure, signed link to submit their report.
Can certificates depend on competency results?
Yes. Completion requirements can require every unit to be marked competent before a certificate is issued.
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