competence与competency有何区别
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•Competence
vs Competency
•In
English language there is a word called competencethat refers to abilities or set of skills possessed by an individual. Competence is a noun that describes
the ability of a person to be qualified to do a job. There is another word
called competency (also a noun) that is the quality or state of being legally
qualified. However, as the words are
interrelated and have almost similar meanings, there is a lot of confusion
among the people as they cannot differentiate between competence and
competency. This article attempts to highlight the meanings and the contexts in
which these two words are used.
•What
is Competence?
•The
word competence, though common in day to day parlance as ability or
qualification of an individual, has many connotations in different fields. For
example, in biology, competence refers to the ability of a cell to take up DNA.
In geology, competence of the rock the resistance it offers against erosion. In
jurisprudence, competence of a witness means the mental capacity of the person
to participate in legal proceedings. However,
the maximum use of competence is done in the industry where it has come to
refer to specific requirements from an individual to perform a given job.
•What
is Competency?
•Competency
on the other hand, in industrial jargon, refers to description of skills and
knowledge along with experience and other attributes that are necessary to
perform a task or job. In simple words, competencies are skills required for a job. Thus when you are shown
competencies, it means you have been described what has to be done and how
well.
