ix orientation that
is the core values of honesty, fairness, reliability, trustworthiness, cooperation and support as well as the ability to relate well with people. Competency Based Learning has been adopted for teaching and learning practical subjects. Competency Based Learning requires students to perform tasks
by using relevant knowledge, skills, and tools to achieve specified targets within specified times. The case study approach in teaching and learning is particularly suitable in providing students with situations which they could emulate to reach high levels of professional practice. Competence involves
application of knowledge in a significant
range of work activities, performed in a variety of contexts/activities which maybe complex or not routine and there is some individual responsibility or autonomy. Collaboration with others perhaps through membership of a work group or team, may often be a requirement. Personal accountability for analysis,
diagnosis, design, planning, execution and evaluation of task may also be required.
Attitudes and Practical Skills (APS) Attitudes and Practical skills form the third profile dimension in practical or vocational subjects. They are competencies or abilities required for performing satisfactorily in a job. Performance is a reflection of skills. Four types of skills are identified in job performance 1. Intellectual skills 2. Psychomotor skills 3. Social skills 4. Attitudes Share with your friends: