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knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs)

the level of information, qualifications, and experience needed to perform assigned tasks. 

Discussion—Knowledge refers to acquired understanding of the principles and practices related to a particular job, skills refer to acquired analytical and psychomotor behaviors, and abilities refer to the talents, observable behaviors, or acquired dexterity.

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Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)
ANSI/ASTM E2197-24a Standard Practice for Forensic Science Practitioner Training, Continuing Education, and Professional Development Programs . ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428 , 2024. Source link
Reprinted, with permission, from ASTM, copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428. A copy of the complete standard may be purchased from ASTM International, https://www.astm.org