Structure of the Competency Standards
Competency standards set down the specific knowledge and skills required for successful performance in the workplace and the required standard of performance. They are organised into units, each with a code and title. The standards for hospitality and tourism cover both general areas common to all sectors (e.g. communication, leadership and occupational health and safety), and sector-specific areas.
The ACCSTP Framework lists the minimum common competency standards that should be widely used in the region to allow the skills, knowledge and attitudes (competence) of tourism professionals to be assessed, recognised and equated to comparable qualifications in other ASEAN countries in order for an MRA to function.