Discourses and Practices of Competency-Based Training: Implications for Worker and Practitioner Identities.

Data from an Australian evaluation of competency-based training (CBT) suggest that it emphasizes development of procedural, technical knowledge over reflective problem solving and precludes transformative learning. CBT's empowerment discourses are often belied by workplace realities. Identities of workers and vocational educators are circumscribed by these discourses and practices. (Contains 35 references.) (SK)