The Benner model is based on the model of Dreyfus, but adds an additional level and removes the master level. The explanation is based on Andrew Hunt, who adopted the Benner model for the area of software development.
The levels of this model.
- Novice
- No prior experience.
- Advanced Beginner
- Experience to get the job done. Requires instructions to the point.
- Competent
- Good experience to develop conceptual models of the domain.
- Proficient
- Rich experience with the need to get detailed information on the topic.
- Expert
- Vast experience requiring specific information.
- From Novice to Expert (Dr. Patricia E. Benner) - Describes 5 levels of nursing experience as: Novice, Advanced beginner, Competent, Proficient, and Expert. In contrast to the Dryfus Model, this model introduces the Advanced Beginner level and removes the Mastery level.