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4.4 Developing Local Standards
The purpose of local standards is to specify the task requirements that must be
demonstrated in order to produce a tangible and/or measurable outcome against each
performance indicator.
A local standard specifies:
• what the individual will do to demonstrate their ability to demonstrate their
competence against an indicator
• the conditions under which individuals will perform the task asked of them
• how well individuals should perform the task asked of them (how well might refer
to accuracy, quality, speed, quantity or tolerance).
For adult clients, local standards may look more like individual learning or development
goals. Or they may be a tangible way of demonstrating an outcome such as the
development of a career ‘product’, such as a resume or career portfolio.
However, local standards are intended to be flexible. They are designed to reflect individual
circumstances and local decisions. Remember, you decide what you want the local
standard to be for your program.
Quick Guide for Developing Local Standards
Step One
Step Two
Determine what it is you are trying to measure.
Consider the performance indicator, and the learning stage to which
it corresponds.
Note the verb that begins the performance indicator, as this
indicates the type of learning expected from the individual. Verbs
such as discover, explore, understand and examine require learners
to know something but not necessarily do anything with that
knowledge. Acquisition performance indicators can often be
measured with local standards that include verbal reports, written
lists and diagrams such as mind maps.
Verbs such as create, engage, transform and demonstrate require
learners to actively do something that directly affects their own
lives. Paying attention to the verb within the performance indicator
will assist with developing local standards.
Refer to The Learning Taxonomy boxes on pp 25–26 of the
Blueprint, especially the components ‘learners might be asked to…’
for help developing local standards.
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