Levels of Competence

One way of considering competence is by determining what level your knowledge is at on a topic. This can be graded by 1. Read, 2. Write or 3. Teach.  A person with “read” level can read or review a document about the topic, and know if it is correct or contradictory to other information. So there is familiarity and recognition, but not deep or extensive knowledge.  A person with “write” level can write the document, report, or specification. This would also include, in technical industries, the relevant calculations.  The “teach” level can, as it implies, teach others about the topic.