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COMPETENCY SCORECARD

INTERPRETATION


Introduction

For over 30 years, NIIT has taken pride in creating great career opportunities for learners from different walks of life. At NIIT, we have trained

millions of learners in more than 40 countries. We design curriculum with inputs from IT Industry, Academia, IT majors like Microsoft, Sun, and

Oracle so that the learners get diverse and specialized skills that are essential in a successful IT career.

NIIT being the pioneer in IT Education and Training, we keep abreast with the latest technologies as part of our curriculum offering. All

curriculums are futuristic as they include technologies of the future (next 3 – 4 yrs.) to help prepare learners be industry-ready. Various market

realities help in taking decisions for a new curriculum design.

About Competency A competency is a set of interrelated attitudes, skills, and knowledge in a particular context that is used to identify and measure certain

attributes for a person. It is a systematic evaluation of a person’s ability to apply the learnt knowledge and skills. Competencies are measured

and when certain identified competencies are focused, they indicate the improved abilities of an individual over time.

A competency framework is a set of competencies that indicates an individual’s capabilities on the specified parameters. As a tool to develop

professionals, the competency framework helps the faculty members to measure the professional skills and proficiencies in a learner and

identify the areas of improvement for them. For employers, it enables organizations to find right candidates for the various jobs. Thus, both

learner and the employer understand the various parameters, the expected level of each parameter and the measurement method.

Competency Based Assessment System NIIT has recently introduced Competency based Assessment System for its learners.

Keeping above in mind and in consultation with various IT organizations, NIIT has defined a Competency based Assessment System that helps

measure not just the technical skills but also the functional and the behavioral skills of a learner. The objective is to pay attention to the overall

development of the learner making him a well-rounded professional. This is done by continuous monitoring and assessment of the learners.

This assessment is used to provide feedback to the learners at regular intervals showing them their performance measures for various

parameters and thereby telling the learners what their strengths and development areas are. This system also provides possible actions that the

learners can take to work on their development areas.


Features/Benefits of the Competency based Assessment System

Following are some of the features/benefits of the Competency based Assessment System:

Provide visibility from Enrollment to Employment for skill enhancement

Continuously monitor and assess not just the technical knowledge and skills but also functional and behavioral parameters

Provide continuous, timely, constructive, and supportive feedback to help learners improve their performance during the course of

learning


Competencies List

The competency based assessment system defined by NIIT measures the following categories of competencies:

Technical

Functional

Behavioral

Technical: Level of Knowledge or skills attained

This category of competency will measure the learners’ ability to use their knowledge and skills in solving various scenario-based problems. The

capability will be measured through various activities performed by the learner in the courses attended during the program.

Following competencies will be measured for this category:

Knowledge

Application

Knowledge: This competency refers to information and learning of a person. For example, having an understanding of indexes in RDBMS.

MEASURING UNITS

Data Point Definition of

Measuring Unit Calculation Method Weightage %

Review Test/Cycle Test

Question wise score

Average score of all knowledge based questions *Average of first two attempts will be taken, if a student has attempted the test more than once. *0 marks will be allocated, if the student has not taken the test

10

Assignments Question wise score Average Score of knowledge based questions of all Assignments

10


Data Point Definition of


Information search and analysis skills(ISAS)

Parameter wise score

Average Score of Query Handling Parameter of all ISAS

10

Project Parameter wise

score Average Score of Query Handling Parameter of all Projects

30

Course Test Question wise score Average Score of knowledge based questions of all Course Tests

30

Classroom session Attendance # Present / # Sessions 5

Machine Room session

Attendance # Present / # Sessions 5

Application: This competency refers to a person’s ability to perform certain tasks. For example, applying a right type of index to a table.

MEASURING UNITS

Measuring Unit Definition of Measuring

Unit Calculation Method Weightage %

PMR/EMR Overall Score Average Score of all PMR/EMR

*0 marks will be allocated, if the student has not attempted PMR/EMR

20

Concept Test/Cycle Test

Question wise Score

Average Score of all application based questions

*Average of first two attempts will be taken, if a student has attempted the test more than once. *0 marks will be allocated, if the student has not taken the test

15

Assignment Question wise score

Average Score of application based questions of all Assignments

15




Project Parameter wise score Average Score of Application Parameter of all Projects

25

Course Test Question wise score Average Score of application based questions of all Course Tests

25

Functional: Relates to competencies required in an individual for a specific role or a function

This category of competency will measure the learner's ability to communicate with others and present information in a clear and concise

manner. The capability will be measured through various activities performed by the learner in the courses attended during the program.

Following competency will be measured for the category:

Communication: Represents an individual’s ability to communicate effectively.

MEASURING UNITS




Parameter wise score

Average Score of Presentation and Documentation parameters of all ISAS

15

Aptitude Test

Category wise score Average Score of Verbal Ability category of all Aptitude Tests

25

Soft Skills – Course Test

Overall Test score

Average Test Score of all Soft Skills Course Tests

25




Project Parameter wise score Average Score of Documentation Parameter of all Projects

10

Soft Skills – Group Discussion

Overall Score

Average of all Group discussion scores

25

Behavioral: Personal characteristics that indicate the strengths and focus areas of a person in a professional

environment

This category of competency will measure the qualities or characteristics that indicate the learner’s success factor in a professional environment.

The characteristics will be measured through various activities performed by the learner during the course of the program.

Following competencies will be measured for the category:

Teamwork and Cooperation

Initiative

Timeliness

Analytical and Deductive Reasoning


Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals.

MEASURING UNITS

Measuring Unit Definition of Measuring Unit Calculation Method Weightage %


Parameter wise score Average Score of Teamwork parameter of all ISAS

50

Project Parameter wise score Average Score of Teamwork Parameter of all Projects

50

Initiative: Achieves results without needing reminders from others. Proactively identifies ways to contribute to the goals and missions.

MEASURING UNITS



Social Networking Data

Participation in Blogs/Discussion

Forums/Chat/Group Discussions

Average of all weekly scores Weekly score will be calculated as # participated in a week/4 In a week, a student can score maximum 4 points by participating in at least two of the listed Cloud Services.

50

Courseware Reading*

(applicable only for courseware containing JAMs)

Completion %

Average score of all semesters Semester Score will be calculated as # of JAMs attempted/ total JAMs in all books in the semester This will be calculated at the end of the semester

25

E-Learning (WBT) Access

Completion % Average score of all semesters Semester Score will be calculated as

25




# of hrs. completed/total hrs. This will be calculated at the end of the semester

*Student will not get a score for CW reading in case he/she does not attempt JAM’s in the digital courseware. If the student has purchased

physical copy of the courseware, he/she may go through the content in the same but needs to attempt JAM’s in the digital courseware.

Timeliness: The quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time / Adherence to something to which one is bound by pledge or duty

MEASURING UNITS


Classroom Session Attendance # Present / # sessions

10

Machine Room Session

Attendance # Present / # sessions 10

Review Test / Cycle Test

% Submitted on time

# Submitted on time/ # to be Submitted Review/Cycle Test submitted within 48 hrs. when they are due to be submitted will be considered as submitted on time

10

Concept Test / Cycle Test

% Submitted on time

# Submitted on time/ # to be Submitted Concept/Cycle Test submitted within 48 hrs. when they are due to be submitted will be considered as submitted on time

15

Assignment % Submitted on Time Average Score of Marks given on timely submission for all assignments

10

ISAS % Submitted on Time Average Score of Marks given on timely submission for all ISAS

15

Project % Submitted on Time Average Score of Marks given on timely submission for all Projects

15



Lab@Home % Submitted on Time Average Score of Marks given on timely submission for all Lab@Home sessions

15

Analytical and Deductive Reasoning: Analyzes problems by evaluating available information and resources; develops effective and viable

solutions to problems.

MEASURING UNITS

Measuring Unit Definition of


Assignment Question wise score

Average Score of Analytical and Deductive Reasoning based questions of all Assignments

60

Aptitude Test

Category wise score Average Score of Reasoning Ability category of all Aptitude Tests

40


Competency Scorecard

The competency scorecard is the report of Competency Based Assessment System and it captures knowledge, skill, and behavioral attributes of

an individual that indicate the strengths of a learner. Competency scorecard will enable learners to build capabilities by identifying areas that

need reinforcement. This will help the learners identify their strengths and their suitability to a job profile.

The following figure shows the representation of competency scorecard that will be visible to a learner.

Competency Score Card View


In the preceding figure, a learner can click either on the “?” or ( ) icon available in each competency dial. The “?” icon will allow the learner to

view the Score Card Interpretation that details how the score is calculated (this is precisely where you clicked to access this document that you

are reading). In addition, the icon will allow the learner to view their respective Detailed Score view, as shown in the following figure.

Behavioral Detailed Score


In addition, the learner can click on the hyperlinks Technical, Functional, and Behavioral to view detailed view of each competency.

Technical Detailed View


Functional Detailed View

Behavioral Detailed View


Competency Scorecard and Job Mapping

Competency Scorecard can be used effectively to identify the suitability of the learners to a particular job role. A sample of such competency is

provided below.

Competency Type

Competency Developer Trainer Technical

Writer MIS

Executive Tech

Marketing

Technical Knowledge

Application

Functional Communication

Behavioral

Teamwork and cooperation

Initiative

Analytical and Deductive Reasoning

Timeliness


Things to Remember

Take this Score Card as a mirror – it is reflecting your image – use it to identify your strengths and weaknesses. Make action plans to

convert your weaknesses into strengths.

Competency Score card is not to be equated to any Academic Performance Score Card as it involves complex calculations. Let’s not even

attempt it !

This score card is not semester wise but one for a program, hence, as you progress through the program, you can see the competency

levels achieved.

The competency scorecard results will be indicative of the achieved level. This will reflect the competency achieved as on date and will

be the cumulative score.

Data will be picked up at regular intervals of 4-6 weeks.

Competency scorecard will only be available on the new cloud campus site and is applicable only for GNIIT and PGPIT students under

CCC Curriculum (GNIIT Series is not included).

Proficient Level attained in a competency is an indicative measure and in no way guarantees internship/placement. The student is

expected to exhibit this level in the internship and placement interviews.


FAQs

Q1. Is the Competency Scorecard applicable for all programs at NIIT?

A1: No, Competency Scorecard is applicable for only GNIIT and PGPIT programs of CCC curriculum.

Q2: Why is a Competency Scorecard provided? I already have my Semester wise Scorecard.

A2: Semester wise Scorecard is based on the very specific assessments that are applicable as per the semester. You joined for the above

mentioned programs at NIIT for a holistic development as an IT professional. Competencies are identified for the same, and your progress on

those is tracked throughout your semesters. So, it is not just the overall scores that your attain, but even your session attendance, your

participation in buddynet learning, your performance in very specific level of questions which contributes to specific competencies as detailed in

the Score Card interpretation document.

Q3: Which Competencies are considered for tracking?

A3: Three categories of Competencies are considered: Technical, Functional and Behavioral.

Under these, specific Competencies are tracked:

Technical:

Knowledge

Application

Functional

Communication


Behavioral

Teamwork and cooperation

Initiative

Analytical and deductive reasoning

Timeliness

Q4: What is Score Card Interpretation Guideline?

A4: To help you transparently understand the Competency Score Card, a guideline is accessible by using the “?” on the Score Card Dials.

Q5. How will my score be calculated as I will be attempting the similar tests more than once in a program?

A5. The average score for the similar tests will be considered. For example, if there are two projects in a program, then the average of both the

scores will be considered for the competency.

Q6: In some of the cells, NA is displayed. What does NA mean?

A6: NA (Not Applicable) indicates that either you have not reached that activity or that activity is not applicable in your course.

Q7: If I am having some of the activities as NA, how my score is being calculated?

A7: You are getting activity wise score and overall score only for those activities which are not NA. So you are not missing score anywhere.


Q8: In Detailed View, why some of the dials are missing?

A8: If all the activities of a specific competency are NA, then respective dial will not be displayed.

Q9: What does social networking data mean?

A9: It is based on the frequency of your participation in blogs, groups, discussions, and chat.

Q10. I checked my competency score yesterday and found that data points are same from last 20 days. When will I get an updated score card?

A10. The competency score card is a regular process, which is updated every 4-6 weeks. This is subject to the condition that the student status is

“Valid” in the NIIT system.

Q11. Is the scorecard linked with my Placement service?

A11. No, the scorecard is not linked with the Placement service. The purpose of the scorecard is to provide feedback to the learners at regular

intervals showing them their performance measures for various parameters and thereby telling the learners what their strengths and

development areas are.

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