kompetensområdet
kompetensområdet is a Swedish term that translates literally into English as “area of competence” or “competence domain.” It is commonly used in educational, professional and organisational contexts to refer to a specific field or domain in which skills, knowledge and abilities are developed, assessed and applied. The concept is closely linked to competency‑based education and training programmes that emphasise outcome‑oriented learning rather than purely content‑based curricula.
In school settings, kompetensområden are defined by national education authorities. Swedish compulsory schools, for instance, organise
In higher education and vocational training the term is applied in a similar manner. University programmes
The idea behind the term is that competence is multi‑dimensional: it involves knowledge, practical skills, attitudinal
The Swedish use of the term is part of a broader Nordic trend towards competency frameworks that