An Integrated Approach

CommunicationCommunication

ICTICTNumeracyNumeracy

Working with Working with OthersOthersProblem SolvingProblem Solving

What are Core Skills?

Problem SolvingProblem SolvingCritical Thinking:analysing a situation or issue and developing an approach to deal with it Planning and Organising:producing and carrying out a plan for dealing with the situation or issue, taking account of available resources

Reviewing and Evaluating:reflection and reviewing of the problem solving process, evaluating the outcome, and identifying where alternative strategies might be used

Working Co-operatively with Others:behaviours and attitudes when interacting with others on an activity / activities

Reviewing own Contribution: reflecting on how you interacted with others and any improvements you could make for future co-operative working

Working with OthersWorking with Others

CommunicationCommunication

Oral Communication:essential in clarifying and expressing thoughts, interacting and conversing with others, conveying information, feelings and opinions

Written Communication:produce and respond to written communication for various purposes and audiences

NumeracyNumeracy

Using Number:ability to recognise and use numerical skills in everyday situations

Using Graphical Information:use graphical skills to interpret and communicate information

ICTICTAccessing information (Security Awareness):Locate information from a range of local or remote data sources. Recognising security risks and keeping data secure

Processing / Creating information:Using ICT to process and create information

Key Skills

Key/Functional

Skills

Essential Skills

Political/ National Need

What employers say they need

Core Skills Units National Qualification

Core Skills Units Workplace Assessed

Signposting

Why signpost?

What is signposting?

How do you signpost?

What is signposting?What is signposting?

Identifying where opportunities may exist to Identifying where opportunities may exist to

develop aspects of Core Skills during delivery develop aspects of Core Skills during delivery

through teaching and learning through teaching and learning

Why signpost?Why signpost?

TransferabilityTransferability

CertificationCertification