The Training and Competency Matrix (Matrix) is a tool for managers to plan resources needed based on competence and for employee development and training. The Matrix is intended to help employees prepare an Individual Development Plan (IDP) by identifying competencies needed and available training opportunities. A competency is the knowledge, skill, or ability needed to perform your position within your function.
Competencies are identified based on ;
Although the suggested competencies were given proficiency levels, these levels are only estimates of what might be needed for the position. Employees should consult with their supervisor/employer to determine individual requirements. The Matrix identifies existing trainings and the competencies usually taught in the training. The numeric levels for each training listed in the matrix is the estimated level at which a person would emerge at the end of that training. Since this information is only a guide and training agendas and/or instructors are subject to change, employees should check with the training source to verify the content of the training. This is normally done with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to be accurate.
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As you are already reading about process mapping, we’d guess you know at least a few benefits of doing it. However read this section carefully as it will help you convince others!
Process Mapping assist in defining the different processes in a company or department and the competencies that is required to deliver to the standards that is required. Once the process, procedures, standards and equipment have been defined, an analysis can be done to define the competencies and skills required with the underpinning knowledge.The competency matrix is primarily a tool to help the team as a whole.
Following is a list of different types of process maps along with a brief description and when you can use each. Choose the type of process map that is most suitable for your goal.
A basic flowchart is a simple map visualizing the steps of a process including its inputs and outputs.
This is also known as a value chain map or a top-down map. It shows the core activities of a process. It doesn’t go into much detail about decision points, rework loop, roles involved etc.
A flowchart that shows a drill-down version of a process. This means all the details of the sub-processes are contained in this type of map.
A flowchart that shows the relationships between process steps and the functional units (teams/ departments) responsible for them with swim lanes. It’s also known as a deployment flowchart.
SIPOC shows the key elements of a process such as Suppliers, Inputs, Process, Outputs, and Customers.
Value stream maps visualize the flow of material and information that is needed to bring your product to the customer.
Each step in a process is represented by a shape in a process map. These shapes are also called flowchart shapes.These are the most common shapesused in Process Mapping will be easier to understand. A detailed list of symbols are avalible below.
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Activity/Process | To represent a step/ activity of a process |
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Decision | To represent a decision that has to be made |
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Start/ End | To represent the start and end of a process |
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Arrow | To represent the connection between two stepsand the direction of flow |
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Document | To represent data or information that can beread by people |
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Predefined Process / Subroutine | To represent a process that is already pre-defined |
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Alternate Process | To represent a process step that is an alternative to the normal process step |
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Delay | To represent a delay or a pause before the process flow continues |
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Manual Loop | To represent automated steps that need to be stopped manually |
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Preparation | To represent something that needs to be modified or adjusted in the process before continuing |
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On-Page Connector | To represent an inspection point in the process flow |
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Off-page Connector | To represent cross-references and links to the process from another process on another page |
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Merge | To represent a step that will merge several steps into one |
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Extract | To represent a process that is divided into parallel paths |
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Or | To represent the ‘or’ logic |
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And | To represent the ‘and’ logic |
Shape | Name | Use |
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Data | To represent inputs to and outputs from the process |
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Multiple Documents | To represent multiple documents |
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Display | To represent data that is displayed to be read on a screen or display |
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Manual Input | To represent process steps that will be manually performed by a person |
Shape | Name | Use |
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Stored data | To represent stored data |
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Database | To represent a database |
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Direct Access Storage | To represent a hard drive |
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Internal Storage | To represent an internal storage device |
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Collate | To represent a step in which data is organized in a standard way |
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Sort | To represent the sorting of items in a particular order |