An excellent question Dr. Goodman! The format for assessment would depend on the nature of the competency. For example, to assess a competency such as a working knowledge of English grammar, a standardized test might be chosen. For a competency such as producing a 3D CAD design of a mechanical part, an evaluation of a student’s work or demonstration would be appropriate. It is essential in determining which assessments are to be used that we assure the assessment is reliable i.e. does it consistently measure and produce the same results when it is used. Another major consideration is whether the assessment is valid. Does it measure what we intend it to measure. There is face validity i.e the assessment is definitely related to the competency but more importantly is content validity - does the assessment sufficiently measure all the facets of the competency. The development of competencies and choice of assessments should be a continuing process. As the needs of the career fields change so must the competencies and therefore also the assessments.