Competency based training need assessment for a compressor manufacturing unit

Competency assessment is an important activity that involves identification of the desired skills set for each role for meeting organizational goals and objectives. Competency models enable employees to know where they stand, which is then followed by acquisition of competencies through training and development or through employees’ self-initiated efforts. This can enable training need assessment in more accurate terms and plan training activity in a manner that leaves little mismatch between training needed and training provided. Competency based training need assessment provides key inputs to the training department to harness their full potential enshrined in their knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). This paper reports a case study relating to competency based training need assessment for general and technical skills for middle level executives working in a compressor manufacturing unit.