They include three-mile exclusion zones around airports and a new competency test for owners of devices which weigh more than 260g.

It required certain preparers to pass a competency test and complete 15 hours of continuing education credits annually.

The classes were paid for by the government and after course completion and a passed competency test, automatic employment in the defense work was guaranteed.

An industry could be founded around cycling competency tests etc.

Students who complete the program score higher on competency tests than the general public.

Role models are especially effective when they demonstrate competency.

A personnel certification body develops criteria against which an individual needs to demonstrate competencies and ensures these criteria are held by applicants before certifying them.

Upon successful completion of a career program, a student must have good grades, good attendance, and demonstrate competencies in their career program.

Most preservice teachers are asked to compile an e-portfolio to demonstrate competencies needed to gain teaching certification or licensure.

Employers are looking for passion, enthusiasm and evidence of certain key competencies critical to success in this demanding but rewarding profession.

They will take a direct interest in non-financial issues, particularly key appointments, staff development, succession and key competencies.

The advice for candidates lists key competencies required of staff working in the department, including 'resilience and adaptability, particularly when working with ambiguity'.

A targeted development of these key competencies in intercultural communication requires a thorough appraisal to identify individual strengths and weaknesses.

Applicants are judged based on the evidence submitted including their references, interview performance, ability and results attained in complex and important cases and key competencies.