Table 3.

Competency assessment schedule.

Assessment #	When conducted	Competencies (e.g., foundational skills, IPT)	Format (structured role play, or client observation)	Who acts as client	Who conducts rating	Who receives results	How are results used	What modifications are needed for implemen-tation
1	Before practicum exposure	Fundamental 1-Counseling skills 2-Ethical attitude and behavior 3-Professionalism 4-Reflective practice.	Modality: Standardized role plays with mock group members Formats: Live observations, video recordings, audio recordings, transcripts	Trainers and students	University rators and supervisors	Students, Practicum coordinator and university supervisors	Assess trainees’ competency levels to inform training plan; Record a baseline of competency to track trainees’ progress and performance across training.	Training and assessment skills to supervisors and program coordinators
2	After practicum exposure	Fundamental 1-Counseling skills 2-Ethical attitude and behavior 3-Professionalism 4-Reflective practice.	Modality: Standardized role plays with mock group members Formats: Live observations, video recordings, audio recordings, transcripts	Trainers and students	University rators and supervisors	Students, practicum coordinator and university supervisors	Assess trainees’ competency levels to inform training plan; Record a baseline of competency to track trainees’ progress and Performance across training.	Training and assessment skills to supervisors and program coordinators
3	Before practicum	Functional 1-Counseling skills 2-Clinical -Assessment, 3-Case conceptualization 4-Intervention	Modality: Periodic role-plays; single competency role plays Formats: Live observations, video recordings, audio recordings, transcripts	Trainers and students	University rators and Supervisors	Students, practicum coordinator and university supervisors	To track and record trainees’ progress during training; Measure maintenance or drift in skills; Inform any needed adjustments to training activities.
4	After practicum	Functional 1-Counseling skills 2-Clinical -Assessment 3-Case conceptualization 4-Intervention	Modality: Standardized role plays with mock group members Formats: Live observations, video recordings, audio recordings, transcripts	Students	University rators and Supervisors	Students, practicum coordinator and university supervisors	To track and record trainees’ progress during training; Measure maintenance or drift in skills; Inform any needed adjustments to training Activities; Evaluation of trainees to confirm minimum practicum competency levels are met; Compare pre- and post-assessments to examine effectiveness of training program; Inform remediation needs and activities; Highlight supervision needs; Inform promotion of trainee for further training as interns.
5	Before Internship	Functional 1-Clinical Assessment, 2-Case conceptualization 3-Intervention 4-Supervision	Modality: Standardized role plays with mock group members Formats: Live observations, video recordings, audio recordings, transcripts	Students (peers)	Students, University rators and Supervisors	Students, Internship coordinator and university supervisors	To track and record trainees’ progress during training; Measure maintenance or drift in skills; Inform any needed adjustments to training Activities; Evaluation of trainees to confirm minimum practicum competency levels are met; Compare pre- and post-assessments to examine effectiveness of training program; Inform remediation needs and activities; Highlight supervision needs; Inform promotion of trainee for further training as interns.
6	End of internship	Functional 1-Clinical Assessment, 2-Case conceptualization 3-Intervention 4-Supervision	Modality: Standardized role plays with mock group members Formats: Live observations, video recordings, audio recordings, transcripts	Students (peers)	Students and University Supervisors	Students, Internship coordinator and university supervisors	Measure maintenance or drift in skills; Evaluation of trainees to confirm minimum practicum competency levels are met; Compare pre- and post-assessments to examine effectiveness of training program; Inform remediation needs and activities; Determine trainee readiness to work in real world; base for certification.