The role of competency based training for human resource development in the tourism industry of a small island environment - Maldives

The purpose of this study is to identify the issues associated with the implementation of competency based training programs based on the national competency standards in a small island environment and to study how competency based training programs can be organised in order to fit with the current expectations of people in the tourism industry of a small island environment. Qualitative research has been undertaken by the researcher in order to examine the role of competency based training in human resource development in the tourism industry of the small island environment of Maldives.

The sample is taken from the enterprises in which the competency based training takes place and other stakeholders relevant to the population of the study. The findings show a lack of understanding of the concept of CBT, a poor image of CBT, and a lack of availability of training standards for all occupations. These major issues prevent the CBT programs in the tourism industry of the small island environment being operational, as would normally be expected.