Skills framework
Competency keywords
150 competencies shown
Stage 1: Foundation
29 competenciesSimple familiar tasks supported by modelling, examples and substantial guidance.
- C01
Understand Simple Spoken Information
Communication
- C02
Give Basic Spoken Information
Communication
- C03
Ask Simple Questions
Communication
- C04
Participate in Everyday Conversations
Communication
- D01
Operate Common Digital Devices
Everyday Digital Skills
- D02
Use Basic Device Controls and Settings
Everyday Digital Skills
- D03
Navigate Digital Interfaces
Everyday Digital Skills
- D04
Enter and Edit Digital Information
Everyday Digital Skills
- L01
Identify a Personal Learning Goal
Learning & Adaptability
- L02
Recognise Existing Strengths
Learning & Adaptability
- L03
Identify Learning Needs
Learning & Adaptability
- L04
Follow a Simple Learning Plan
Learning & Adaptability
- N01
Recognise and Use Everyday Numbers
Everyday Numeracy
- N02
Compare and Order Quantities
Everyday Numeracy
- N03
Use Basic Addition and Subtraction
Everyday Numeracy
- N04
Use Basic Multiplication and Division
Everyday Numeracy
- N05
Use Money in Everyday Transactions
Everyday Numeracy
- P01
Recognise a Practical Problem
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- P02
Describe the Problem Clearly
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- P03
Identify the Desired Outcome
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- P04
Gather Basic Relevant Information
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- R01
Recognise Everyday Words and Information
Practical Reading
- R02
Read Signs and Simple Notices
Practical Reading
- R03
Find Basic Personal Information
Practical Reading
- R04
Follow Simple Written Instructions
Practical Reading
- W01
Enter Basic Personal Information
Practical Writing
- W02
Write Short Everyday Notes
Practical Writing
- W03
Complete Simple Forms
Practical Writing
- W04
Write Simple Sentences
Practical Writing
Stage 2: Developing
33 competenciesFamiliar activities completed with some guidance and straightforward instructions.
- C05
Listen for Important Details
Communication
- C06
Ask for Clarification
Communication
- C07
Give Clear Spoken Instructions
Communication
- C08
Communicate by Telephone or Video Call
Communication
- D05
Create and Access Online Accounts
Everyday Digital Skills
- D06
Manage Files and Folders
Everyday Digital Skills
- D07
Navigate the Web
Everyday Digital Skills
- D08
Search for Information Online
Everyday Digital Skills
- D09
Use Email and Digital Messaging
Everyday Digital Skills
- D10
Complete Online Forms and Services
Everyday Digital Skills
- L05
Select Useful Learning Resources
Learning & Adaptability
- L06
Ask for Learning Support
Learning & Adaptability
- L07
Use Basic Learning Strategies
Learning & Adaptability
- L08
Establish Productive Learning Routines
Learning & Adaptability
- N06
Calculate Everyday Costs
Everyday Numeracy
- N07
Manage Basic Personal Spending
Everyday Numeracy
- N08
Read and Calculate Time
Everyday Numeracy
- N09
Use Timetables and Schedules Numerically
Everyday Numeracy
- N10
Measure Everyday Quantities
Everyday Numeracy
- P05
Separate Relevant from Irrelevant Information
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- P06
Identify Possible Causes
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- P07
Generate Possible Solutions
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- P08
Recognise Constraints and Requirements
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- R05
Read Everyday Messages
Practical Reading
- R06
Read Forms and Applications
Practical Reading
- R07
Read Timetables and Schedules
Practical Reading
- R08
Read Labels and Product Information
Practical Reading
- R09
Identify the Purpose of a Text
Practical Reading
- W05
Write Clear Text Messages
Practical Writing
- W06
Write Basic Emails
Practical Writing
- W07
Write Everyday Instructions
Practical Writing
- W08
Describe People, Places, Objects and Events
Practical Writing
- W09
Record Practical Information
Practical Writing
Stage 3: Functional
31 competenciesCommon multi-step activities completed with limited assistance.
- C09
Participate in Workplace and Group Discussions
Communication
- C10
Give and Receive Feedback
Communication
- C11
Communicate with Customers or Service Providers
Communication
- C12
Use Appropriate Non-Verbal Communication
Communication
- D11
Evaluate Online Information
Everyday Digital Skills
- D12
Create and Edit Digital Documents
Everyday Digital Skills
- D13
Work with Digital Tables and Spreadsheets
Everyday Digital Skills
- D14
Create Simple Digital Presentations
Everyday Digital Skills
- D15
Collaborate Using Digital Tools
Everyday Digital Skills
- L09
Use Feedback to Improve
Learning & Adaptability
- L10
Monitor Learning Progress
Learning & Adaptability
- L11
Reflect on Learning Experiences
Learning & Adaptability
- L12
Manage Time and Competing Priorities
Learning & Adaptability
- N11
Convert Common Units
Everyday Numeracy
- N12
Estimate Quantities and Results
Everyday Numeracy
- N13
Use Fractions and Decimals
Everyday Numeracy
- N14
Use Percentages
Everyday Numeracy
- N15
Use Rates and Ratios
Everyday Numeracy
- P09
Compare Possible Solutions
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- P10
Identify Risks and Consequences
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- P11
Make an Evidence-Informed Decision
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- P12
Create an Action Plan
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- R10
Identify Key Ideas and Supporting Details
Practical Reading
- R11
Understand Information in Sequence
Practical Reading
- R12
Work Out Meaning from Context
Practical Reading
- R13
Read Workplace and Service Documents
Practical Reading
- R14
Read Information Presented in Different Formats
Practical Reading
- W10
Organise Information into Paragraphs
Practical Writing
- W12
Make Written Requests and Enquiries
Practical Writing
- W13
Proofread Everyday Writing
Practical Writing
- W14
Write Explanations and Summaries
Practical Writing
Stage 4: Independent
31 competenciesSkills selected and adapted across varied practical situations.
- C13
Present Information to a Group
Communication
- C14
Participate Effectively in Meetings
Communication
- C15
Manage Difficult Conversations
Communication
- C16
Adapt Communication Across Cultures and Contexts
Communication
- D16
Manage Cloud-Based Information
Everyday Digital Skills
- D17
Protect Personal Information and Privacy
Everyday Digital Skills
- D18
Recognise Digital Scams and Security Threats
Everyday Digital Skills
- D19
Maintain Basic Digital Security
Everyday Digital Skills
- D20
Troubleshoot Common Digital Problems
Everyday Digital Skills
- L13
Adapt Learning Strategies
Learning & Adaptability
- L14
Transfer Learning to New Situations
Learning & Adaptability
- L15
Respond Constructively to Change
Learning & Adaptability
- N16
Interpret Tables and Charts
Everyday Numeracy
- N17
Summarise Sets of Numerical Data
Everyday Numeracy
- N18
Compare Quantitative Information
Everyday Numeracy
- N19
Use Scale and Proportion
Everyday Numeracy
- N20
Apply Formulas to Practical Problems
Everyday Numeracy
- N21
Use Digital Tools for Calculations
Everyday Numeracy
- P13
Implement and Monitor a Solution
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- P14
Adjust a Solution When Conditions Change
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- P15
Troubleshoot Systematically
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- P16
Solve Problems Collaboratively
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- R15
Compare Information Across Texts
Practical Reading
- R16
Interpret Detailed Instructions and Procedures
Practical Reading
- R17
Make Reasonable Inferences
Practical Reading
- R18
Summarise Practical Information
Practical Reading
- W11
Adapt Tone to Purpose
Practical Writing
- W15
Write Professional Correspondence
Practical Writing
- W16
Write Applications and Supporting Statements
Practical Writing
- W17
Write Structured Reports and Records
Practical Writing
- W18
Present a Supported Written Viewpoint
Practical Writing
Stage 5: Transfer & Judgement
26 competenciesSkills transferred and integrated into unfamiliar, changing or complex situations.
- C17
Evaluate Spoken Claims and Information
Communication
- C18
Negotiate Practical Outcomes
Communication
- C19
Adapt Communication Strategically
Communication
- C20
Facilitate Collaborative Communication
Communication
- D21
Manage Digital Identity and Footprint
Everyday Digital Skills
- D22
Understand the Role and Limits of AI Tools
Everyday Digital Skills
- D23
Use AI Tools Purposefully and Critically
Everyday Digital Skills
- D24
Use Digital and AI Tools Responsibly
Everyday Digital Skills
- L16
Direct Personal Learning Independently
Learning & Adaptability
- L17
Build an Ongoing Development Plan
Learning & Adaptability
- L18
Demonstrate and Explain Learning Progress
Learning & Adaptability
- N22
Interpret Financial Calculations
Everyday Numeracy
- N23
Evaluate Numerical Claims
Everyday Numeracy
- N24
Solve Multi-Step Quantitative Problems
Everyday Numeracy
- P17
Evaluate Evidence and Assumptions
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- P18
Make Decisions Under Uncertainty
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- P19
Consider Wider and Ethical Impacts
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- P20
Review Outcomes and Transfer Learning
Problem Solving & Decision Making
- R19
Evaluate the Reliability of Written Information
Practical Reading
- R20
Interpret Policies, Conditions and Responsibilities
Practical Reading
- R21
Evaluate Claims and Arguments
Practical Reading
- R22
Integrate Information for Action
Practical Reading
- W19
Adapt Writing for Different Audiences
Practical Writing
- W20
Integrate Information from Multiple Sources
Practical Writing
- W21
Revise Writing for Clarity and Impact
Practical Writing
- W22
Produce Complex Practical Documents
Practical Writing
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