Competency unit
Definition
A competency unit is one defined area of work within a NOSS standard, stating the tasks, knowledge and performance criteria a worker must show to be competent.
How do competency units shape a Certifyd course?
Each Certifyd certification lists the NOSS competency units it aligns to, and its core courses teach the work activities in those units. The Certified Supervisor is one example.
How do competency units help with training needs?
Competency units give a clear checklist of what a role requires. HR teams can compare staff against them in a training needs analysis, as taught in Training Needs Analysis and Competency Gap Assessment.
Where can you go next?
Courses, checks and reading on the same work.- CourseTraining Needs Analysis & Competency Gap Assessment
- CourseCurriculum Design, Development & Evaluation
- CertificationCertified Curriculum Development Manager (CCDM)
- CertificationCertified Supervisor (CSV)
- Glossary termNOSS (National Occupational Skills Standard)
- Glossary termTraining needs analysis (TNA)
Which sources does this page use?
This page states no statutory figures, so it cites no official source.
Updated 20 October 2026. General information from the Certifyd team, not legal, tax or safety advice for your workplace.