Develop Competency
Based Learning
Materials
Learning Sessions:
Session Plan
Competency-Based Learning Materials (CBLM)
Institutional Assessment
Elements (TR)/ Learning Outcome (CBC)
Performance
Criteria/ Training
Required or Standard Unit Descriptor
Underpinning Methodology
Knowledge
Learning Activities
Training Standard
Assessment
Competency Based Learning Materials
(CBLM)
Media that contain information related to work requirements;
Learning aid that is guided towards achieving the competency required
in the workplace;
Tools that facilitate individual learning process; and
Instrument that measure the competency required in the workplace.
Reasons for Using CBLM
Learning is self-paced;
Learning is student-centered;
Develop learning mastery;
Immediate feedback on the achievement of learning; and
Training is well-planned.
Parts of a CBLM
PRELIMINARY PAGES
1. Cover Page
2. Trainee’s Guide on How to Use the CBLM
3. List of Competencies
4. Module Content
5. Learning Outcome Summary
6. Learning Experiences
Parts of a CBLM
ACTIVITY SHEETS
1. Information Sheet
2. Self-Check with Answer Key
3. Task Sheet
4. Operation Sheet
5. Job Sheet
6. Performance Criteria Checklist
Competency Based Learning Materials
Parts of
a
CBLM
COVER PAGE
Title
Qualification
Title
Module Title
COVER PAGE
Title
Picture
Sector
Qualification Title
Unit of
Competency
Module Title
Name of the
School and Logo
TRAINEES GUIDE ON
HOW TO USE THE
CBLM
Unit of
Competency
Qualification
Module Title
Instructions
Next Module
LIST OF
COMPETENCIES
This page contains the Qualification Title on
Top of the page. A table follows with the
following columns:
1. Competency Number – the
competencies should be numbered as
they arranged in the TR.
2. Unit of Competency – The units of
competency should be reflected in this
column as they are stated in the TR and
CBC.
3. Module Title – The module title is the
unit of competency whose verb is in the
present participle (-ing) form.
4. Code – the unit code is indicated in the
TR. The code should be copied as it is.
MODULE CONTENT
This page reflects the contents
and the skills discussed in the
module particularly stated in the
unit descriptor. In the unit
descriptor, you may include the
underpinning attitudes,
knowledge and skills. The
learning outcomes are listed in
chronological order as they are
listed in the TR and the CBC.
LEARNING OUTCOME
SUMMARY
Content – These are the topics
particularly state in the TR either as
content, underpinning attitude,
knowledge or skills or as deemed
necessary to achieve the
performance criteria by the
trainer/developer.
Assessment Criteria – These are
the performance criteria identified
in the TR as measures to assess the
competence of the trainee
LEARNING OUTCOME
SUMMARY
Condition – This is a list of
workplace location, equipment,
tools, accessories and supplies, and
training materials needed by the
training to attain competence in the
particular LO.
Assessment Method – This is a list
of expected assessment method or
instruments to measure learning
LEARNING
EXPERIENCES
This page has the Unit of Competency,
Learning Outcome number and the title and a
list of all the activities (taken from the Session
Plan) for presentation, practice and feedback
the trainee will undergo to attain the required
competence.
Special Instructions are provided for the
trainee to provide directions on the following:
• the training materials to be secured
• where to secure or access instructional
materials
• the Information Sheets, Operation Sheets,
Task Sheets and Self Check to be used
• recommended sequence of activities.
Learning Activities
ACTIVITY SHEETS
ACTIVITY SHEETS
Reminders in Developing Activity Sheets
Be the expert of your own qualification. Transfer of knowledge and skills to
the trainees must be facilitated.
Provide steps and procedures, not instructions, when required.
Performance Criteria Checklist must include criteria of performance.
For Information Sheets, limit them to a maximum of 5 pages.
Acknowledge the source of information being used.
Develop the Activity Sheets only when required in the Performance/
Assessment Criteria in the Training Regulations.
Guidelines in Developing Activity Sheets
Use language that is straight forward and is easy to understand.
Supplement the words with illustration, pictures and diagram for greater
clarity.
Give specific directions that are clear and concise.
Limit each instruction sheet to one sheet of paper if possible, but avoid
overcrowding the page.
Separate items, points, or paragraphs by spacing by number, letter or
bullets.
Guidelines in Developing Activity Sheets
Develop a uniform format for all instruction sheets.
Use underlines to emphasize or to distinguish the headings, subheading
and content.
Be consistent in the use of terminology to avoid confusion.
Include only relevant information.
INFORMATION
SHEET
An instruction sheet containing
cognitive information or knowledge
which the learner needs to know.
Example:
Dough Mixer: Its advantages and
disadvantages
Characteristics of a Good Information Sheet
Free from violation of copyright law;
Contains information essential to the attainment of the learning outcomes;
Has a title that gives some idea of the scope of the sheet;
The approach in terms of content and presentation is appropriate to the
interest and reading level of the learner.
The lay-out, text and drawings are attractive in appearance and legible;
Has uncommon terms marked for further defining; and
Acknowledges the source of information.
SELF-CHECK
Self-checks are sets of questions
that would verify the acquisition of
knowledge stated in the learning
objectives.
ANSWER KEYS
Answer keys should always follow a
self-check so that a trainee can
check his own answers immediately.
This allows for immediate feedback.
TASK SHEET
It is a set of instructions telling the trainee to perform a single task.
OPERATION SHEET
It is a set of instructions for the operation or use of a particular machine or
equipment.
JOB SHEET
It is a set of instructions for the performance of a job. A job is a combination of
tasks and/or operations needed in to develop a product or performance of a
service or a combination of both.
ACTIVITY SHEETS
Parts of a Task Sheet/ Operation Sheet/ Job
Sheet
Title
Performance Objective (SMART)
Supplies/Materials
Equipment
Steps/Procedure
Assessment Method
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
CHECKLIST
Give immediate feedback on the
performance of a trainee as s/he practices
the task or skills.
Required on the performance of the task.
Provides for self-evaluation and peer
evaluation.
Used to evaluate the performance of
trainee and decides for the readiness for
the next learning activity.
For Institutional Evaluation as the case
maybe.
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
CHECKLIST
The following should be included in
the checklist:
Work Quality/ Workmanship
Speed
Proper Use of Tools/ Equipment
and Materials
Safety
Critical Criteria
Methods of Assessment
Written Test
Performance Test
Oral Questioning
