|
Knowledge |
Standard of work |
Autonomy |
Coping with complexity |
Perception of context |
| 1 Novice |
Minimal, or textbook knowledge without connecting it to
practice.
|
Unlikely to be satisfactory unless closely supervised. |
Needs close supervision or instruction. |
Little or no conception of dealing with complexity. |
Tends to see actions in isolation |
| 2 Beginner |
Working knowledge of key aspects of practice. |
Straightforward tasks likely to be completed to an acceptable
standard.
|
Able to achieve some steps using own judgement but supervision
needed for overall task.
|
Appreciates complex situations but only able to achieve
partial resolution.
|
Sees actions as a series of steps. |
| 3 Competent |
Good working and background knowledge of area of practice.
|
Fit for purpose, though may lack refinement. |
Able to achieve most tasks using own judgement. |
Copes with complex situations through deliberate analysis and
planning.
|
Sees actions at least partly in terms of longer goals. |
| 4 Proficient |
Depth of understanding of discipline and area of practice.
|
Fully acceptable standard achieved routinely. |
Able to take full responsibility for own work (and that of
others where applicable).
|
Deals with complex situations holistically, decision making
more confident.
|
Sees overall 'picture’ and how individual actions fit within
it.
|
| 5 Expert |
Authoritative knowledge of discipline and deep tacit
understanding across area of practice.
|
Excellence achieved with relative ease. |
Able to take responsibility for going beyond existing
standards and creating own interpretations.
|
Holistic grasp of complex situations, moves between intuitive
and analytical approaches with ease.
|
Sees overall 'picture’ and alternative approaches; vision of
what may be possible.
|