I think this is bigger, currently, in Europe.  I know there is an eportfolio for the british government, as well as this fairly good model from TENCompetence.

The basic building blocks, put into web 2.0 form, are what we are looking for - spread out over the various spectrum of human living.

Choice quote:

An integrative approach: learner's self-presentation, learning experience, evidence, assessment, connection with communities and learners, and technical implications.

Along these lines, the suggested model should work for such varied jobs as tradesman training (auto mechanics, carpentry), sciences competencies (engineering, compsci), or meditative training (states of depth in vipassana).

Not sure if this requires a wiki open functionality, or should be more trusted.