Model of Multilayer Knowledge Diffusion for Competence Development in an Organization

Table 2

Linking competence value with expertise level.

Approximate value of	Expertise level	Description (based on [104])
0–0,2	Novice	Minimal exposure to the domain.
0,2–0,4	Initiate	Began introductory instruction to the domain.
0,4–0,6	Apprentice	Undergoing a program of domain learning beyond the introductory level. Traditionally the apprentice is immersed in the domain by a more experienced employee.
0,6–0,8	Journeyman	Person who can perform a day’s labor unsupervised, although working under orders.
0,8–1	Expert	The distinguished or brilliant journeyman, highly regarded by peers, whose judgments are uncommonly accurate and reliable, whose performance shows consummate skill and economy of effort, and who can deal effectively with rare or “tough” cases. Also an expert is one who has special skills or knowledge derived from extensive experience with subdomains.
	Master	Master is any journeyman or expert who is also qualified to teach those at a lower level. Traditionally, a master is one of an elite group of experts whose judgments set the regulations, standards, or ideals.