The individual doesn't understand or know how to do something. However, the individual is at the starting stage to learn informational knowledge. The length of time an individual spends in this stage depends on the strength of stimulus to learn
The individual is practising the skills they gained for some time and still looking to improve their work.
The individual using the competencies daily and is eager to assist others while recognizing their own existing limitations. At this stage, the indvidual is conscious competent.
The individual is highly skilled, and their competencies are validated by other experts in similar field and share expertise as an instructor. At this stage, the individual is unconscioulsy competent enough to guide others