Taxonomic Competence Modelling – Observations from a Hands-on Study and Implications for Modelling Strategies

Abstract

Following previous postulations for a global, integrated competence management system, this paper belatedly publishes and evaluates reflections from a 2014 study of taxonomic competence modelling. Mechanical engineering master students explore modelling their recent bachelor program as a study project. Following a systematic methodology with typical elements of a competence syntax, they encounter significant problems of inconsistency in all aspects of their data. Their reflections showcase that taxonomies are not suitable for a decentrally maintained competence model, competence levels and categories should be avoided from the core structure of a model, and both key aspects of a syntax should be kept flexible in a semantic network