Used to identify pipe and fitting sizes in plumbing. Refers to the inside diameter of the pipe which can vary by thickness of the pipe. The outside is a constant size. For copper pipe the outside diameter is always 1/8 larger than the nominal size. Example: 1/2 nominal is always 5/8.
Competency-based learning or Competency-Based Education and Training is an approach to teaching and learning more often used in learning concrete skills than abstract learning. It differs from other non-related approaches in that the unit of learning is extremely fine grained.
A competency framework is a document that identifies the skills needed to perform a job within an organization. The main goal of a competency framework is to clearly identify and communicate the skills an employee needs to thrive in a job.Once a framework of competencies is defined, employees can be evaluated based on how they meet those competency requirements.he framework competency components will differ for each position. This type of framework is similar to a competency profile, except it identifies only the skillset necessary for performing a job and does not identify individual employee competencies within a profile.