Context

Recognising competence depends on the purpose, the outcome, and the depth. 

The purpose recognises whether the assessment is for yourself, for another individual, for your team, or a company.  The outcome depends on if the assessment is for a job applicant, a career path, or for a credential award.  The depth recognises whether the competence is for a wide range of topics, or just one or two. 

Competence has context.  Without knowing the context, it’s like diving into an unknown waterhole without knowing how deep the water is, how to get out, nor why you’ve dived in the first place.