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3.6.1 A Blend of CompetenciesThese changes to selection options reflect the required functional competenciesidentified by industry as being necessary for the various job titles that have beenclassified. Every qualification requires participants to undertake a blend ofmandatory core and generic competencies as well as elective functionalcompetencies.Each of the qualifications has been designed holistically with a focus on essentialcore and generic units of competency together with the ability for trainees toselect the most appropriate functional competencies to support their workplaceneeds or aspirations.3.7 Life-long LearningThe key to this capability lies in the freedom of people to choose units ofcompetency from functional competency clusters that best suit their individualworkplace and training needs, and yet still be credited with (some) previous unitsthey have already studied. In this way, this framework actively supports theconcept of life-long learning by encouraging further study throughacknowledgment of workplace learning and recognition of past study.3.7.1 Accumulation of Skills and KnowledgeThe underpinning intention of this approach is to provide a vocational educationand training system that enables trainees to accumulate skills and knowledge asthey move through the system and study to gain higher qualifications. This willfacilitate movement between qualifications, streams and labour divisions fortrainees thereby providing a system that meets and can respond quickly tochanging employer demand and one that maximises trainee choice of units ofcompetency, streams and labour divisions.3.7.2 Robust FrameworkWhile providing freedom and flexibility the educational integrity and robustness ofthe framework is guaranteed by the need for trainees to complete the designatednumber of units at each qualification level before a complete certificate can beissued.3.8 Portability of QualificationsThe flexible structure of CATC will enhance the portability of qualificationsbetween industries and countries and the intended audit requirements that will beimposed on all training providers will assure provider integrity, reliability andcommitment.P a g e | 26