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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 2§ 18553 Core Competencies Definition

§ 18553 Core Competencies Definition

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§ 18553 Core Competencies Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •Core competencies are the skills and knowledge you need to qualify for certain jobs.
  • •These include education, experience, and abilities.
  • •Each job group has its own set of required core competencies.

Example

Applying for a teaching job

To be a teacher, you need certain skills like knowing how to teach kids, having a degree in education, and experience in a classroom. These are the core competencies for teaching jobs.

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§ 18553 Core Competencies Definition

“Core competencies” mean the particular education, experience, knowledge, and abilities that each applicant is required to have in order to be considered eligible for a particular group of classifications. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 313, Sec. 3. (AB 1604) Effective January 1, 2023.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Core competencieseducationexperienceknowledgeabilitieseligibleclassifications

Related Statutes

  • § 1031 Peace Officer Minimum Standards
  • § 12012.585 Tribal Gaming Revenue Trust
  • § 19801 Local Agency Personnel Standards
  • § 26522 School Bond Legal Assistance
  • § 8812 Commission Appointee Qualifications

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 18553.
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