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Competency is being able to do productive work using your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
o A job description is a group of competencies you need to do a specific job.

o Riding a bicycle is a competency.

Why do these matter? Because employers look at you to see what knowledge, skills, and
abilities you can bring to a job.
• Do you have the physical ability to do the job?

• Do you have the background knowledge and skills to do the job well?
• Can you learn new things and problem solve in this job?

Tools & Technology
Part of being able to do a job is having the KSAs needed to use the tools and technologies of the
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trade. As you gain technical skills, you also learn to use tools and technology.

Start thinking about all the tools and technology you use every day, whether it's a spreadsheet
or word-processing program, posting a YouTube™ video, or sending a Tweet.

 Ask students to list the tools and technology used by:
o fast food workers
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o a dentist
o a store clerk
 Ask for a volunteer to tell about the degree or training they are receiving right now, and
as a class, list the knowledge, skills, abilities, tools and technologies they are learning.

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