COMPETENCY SCORECARD INTERPRETATION. Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 1

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1 COMPETENCY SCORECARD INTERPRETATION Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 1

2 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. Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 2

3 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 Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 3

4 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 Review Test/Cycle Test Assignments Definition of Measuring Unit Question wise score Question wise score Calculation Method Weightage % 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 Average Score of knowledge based questions of all Assignments Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 4

5 Data Point Definition of Measuring Unit Calculation Method Weightage % Information search and analysis skills(isas) Parameter wise score Average Score of Query Handling Parameter of all ISAS Project Parameter wise Average Score of Query Handling Parameter score 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 10 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 PMR/EMR Concept Test/Cycle Test Assignment Definition of Measuring Unit Overall Score Question wise Score Question wise score Calculation Method Weightage % Average Score of all PMR/EMR *0 marks will be allocated, if the student has not attempted PMR/EMR 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 Average Score of application based questions of all Assignments Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 5

6 Measuring Unit Project Course Test Definition of Measuring Unit Parameter wise score Question wise score Calculation Method Weightage % Average Score of Application Parameter of all Projects Average Score of application based questions of all Course Tests 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 Measuring Unit Information and skills(isas) Aptitude Test search analysis Soft Skills Course Test Definition of Measuring Unit Parameter wise score Category wise score Overall Test score Calculation Method Weightage % Average Score of Presentation and Documentation parameters of all ISAS Average Score of Verbal Ability category of all Aptitude Tests Average Test Score of all Soft Skills Course Tests Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 6

7 Measuring Unit Project Soft Skills Group Discussion Definition of Measuring Unit Parameter wise score Overall Score Calculation Method Weightage % Average Score of Documentation Parameter of all Projects Average of all Group discussion scores 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 Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 7

8 Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals. MEASURING UNITS Measuring Unit Definition of Measuring Unit Calculation Method Weightage % Information search Average Score of Teamwork parameter and analysis Parameter wise score 50 of all ISAS skills(isas) Average Score of Teamwork Parameter Project Parameter wise score 50 of all Projects Initiative: Achieves results without needing reminders from others. Proactively identifies ways to contribute to the goals and missions. MEASURING UNITS Measuring Unit Social Networking Data Courseware Reading* (applicable only for courseware containing JAMs) E-Learning (WBT) Access Definition of Measuring Unit Participation in Blogs/Discussion Forums/Chat/Group Discussions Completion % Completion % Calculation Method Weightage % 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. 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 Average score of all semesters Semester Score will be calculated as Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 8

9 Measuring Unit Definition of Measuring Unit Calculation Method Weightage % # 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 Measuring Unit Definition of Measuring Unit Calculation Method Weightage % Classroom Session Machine Room Session Attendance # Present / # sessions 10 Attendance # Present / # sessions 10 Review Test / Cycle Test Concept Test / Cycle Test Assignment ISAS Project % Submitted on time % Submitted on time % Submitted on Time % Submitted on Time % 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 # 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 Average Score of Marks given on timely submission for all assignments Average Score of Marks given on timely submission for all ISAS Average Score of Marks given on timely submission for all Projects Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 9

10 Measuring Unit Definition of Measuring Unit Calculation Method Weightage % 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 Assignment Aptitude Test Definition of Measuring Unit Question wise score Category wise score Calculation Method Weightage % Average Score of Analytical and Deductive Reasoning based questions of all Assignments Average Score of Reasoning Ability category of all Aptitude Tests Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 10

11 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 Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 11

12 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 Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 12

13 In addition, the learner can click on the hyperlinks Technical, Functional, and Behavioral to view detailed view of each competency. Technical Detailed View Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 13

14 Functional Detailed View Behavioral Detailed View Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 14

15 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 Technical Functional Behavioral Competency Developer Trainer Knowledge Application Communication Teamwork and cooperation Initiative Analytical and Deductive Reasoning Timeliness Technical Writer MIS Executive Tech Marketing Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 15

16 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. Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 16

17 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 Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 17

18 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. Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 18

19 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. Competency Scorecard Interpretation v1.0 NIIT Page 19