Skills
Child Topics
assisting and caring
Description
Providing assistance, nurturing, care, service and support to people, and ensuring compliance to rules, standards, guidelines or laws.
- S3.0 - assisting and caring
- S3.1 - counselling
- S3.2 - providing health care or medical treatments
- S3.3 - protecting and enforcing
- S3.4 - providing information and support to the public and clients
- S3.5 - preparing and serving food and drinks
- S3.6 - providing general personal care
- S3.0.0 - assisting and caring
- S3.1.0 - counselling
- S3.1.1 - counselling on personal, family or social issues
- S3.1.2 - providing support to resolve problems
- S3.1.3 - assisting people to access services
- S3.2.0 - providing health care or medical treatments
- S3.2.1 - providing medical, dental and nursing care
- S3.2.2 - performing surgical procedures
- S3.2.3 - providing physical therapies
- S3.2.4 - providing psychological and occupational therapies
- S3.2.5 - prescribing and ordering medical tests, treatments or devices
- S3.2.6 - fitting assistive devices
- S3.3.0 - protecting and enforcing
- S3.3.1 - complying with health and safety procedures
- S3.3.2 - complying with environmental protection laws and standards
- S3.3.3 - complying with legal and organisational guidelines
- S3.3.4 - verifying identities and documentation
- S3.3.5 - maintaining and enforcing physical security
- S3.3.6 - protecting privacy and personal data
- S3.4.0 - providing information and support to the public and clients
- S3.4.1 - providing information to the public and clients
- S3.4.2 - accompanying people
- S3.4.3 - assisting people with paperwork
- S3.4.4 - providing general assistance to people
- S3.5.0 - preparing and serving food and drinks
- S3.5.1 - preparing food and drinks
- S3.5.2 - serving food and drinks
- S3.6.0 - providing personal care
- S3.6.1 - assisting people with mobility
- S3.6.2 - assisting with personal needs
- S3.6.3 - caring for children
- S3.6.4 - styling hair and providing beauty treatments
communication, collaboration and creativity
Description
Communicating, collaborating, liaising, and negotiating with other people, developing solutions to problems, creating plans or specifications for the design of objects and systems, composing text or music, performing to entertain an audience, and imparting knowledge to others.
Excludes:
– Communication or interaction with animals
- S1.0 - communication, collaboration and creativity
- S1.1 - negotiating
- S1.2 - liaising and networking
- S1.3 - teaching and training
- S1.4 - presenting information
- S1.5 - advising and consulting
- S1.6 - promoting, selling and purchasing
- S1.7 - obtaining information verbally
- S1.8 - working with others
- S1.9 - solving problems
- S1.11 - designing systems and products
- S1.12 - creating artistic, visual or instructive materials
- S1.13 - writing and composing
- S1.14 - performing and entertaining
- S1.15 - using more than one language
- S1.0.0 - communication, collaboration and creativity
- S1.1.0 - negotiating
- S1.1.1 - negotiating and managing contracts and agreements
- S1.1.2 - mediating and resolving disputes
- S1.1.3 - responding to complaints
- S1.2.0 - liaising and networking
- S1.2.1 - coordinating activities with others
- S1.2.3 - developing professional relationships or networks
- S1.2.4 - advocating for individual or community needs
- S1.3.0 - teaching and training
- S1.3.1 - teaching academic or vocational subjects
- S1.3.2 - teaching safety procedures
- S1.3.3 - training on operational procedures
- S1.3.4 - training on health or medical topics
- S1.3.5 - coaching and mentoring
- S1.4.0 - presenting information
- S1.4.1 - presenting general information
- S1.4.2 - presenting research or technical information
- S1.4.3 - presenting information in legal proceedings
- S1.5.0 - advising and consulting
- S1.5.1 - advising on legal, regulatory or procedural matters
- S1.5.2 - providing financial advice
- S1.5.3 - advising on products and services
- S1.5.4 - providing medical advice
- S1.5.5 - advising on environmental issues
- S1.5.6 - advising on design or use of technologies
- S1.5.7 - advising on business or operational matters
- S1.5.8 - advising on educational or vocational matters
- S1.5.9 - advising on workplace health and safety issues
- S1.6.0 - promoting, selling and purchasing
- S1.6.1 - selling products or services
- S1.6.2 - promoting products, services, or programs
- S1.6.3 - purchasing goods or services
- S1.7.0 - obtaining information verbally
- S1.7.1 - interviewing
- S1.7.2 - engaging with others to identify needs
- S1.7.3 - listening and asking questions
- S1.8.0 - working with others
- S1.8.1 - working in teams
- S1.8.2 - giving instructions
- S1.8.3 - giving feedback
- S1.8.4 - accepting feedback
- S1.8.5 - following instructions and procedures
- S1.8.6 - assisting and supporting co-workers
- S1.9.0 - solving problems
- S1.9.1 - developing solutions
- S1.9.2 - implementing new procedures or processes
- S1.11.0 - designing systems and products
- S1.11.1 - designing ict systems or applications
- S1.11.2 - designing electrical or electronic systems or equipment
- S1.11.3 - developing recipes or menus
- S1.11.4 - designing structures or facilities
- S1.11.5 - designing industrial materials, systems or products
- S1.12.0 - creating artistic, visual or instructive materials
- S1.12.1 - creating visual displays and decorations
- S1.12.2 - developing instructive or promotional materials
- S1.12.3 - creating artistic designs or performances
- S1.13.0 - writing and composing
- S1.13.1 - composing music
- S1.13.2 - artistic and creative writing
- S1.13.3 - technical or academic writing
- S1.14.0 - performing and entertaining
- S1.14.1 - practising sports
- S1.14.2 - performing artistic or cultural activities
- S1.14.3 - conducting gaming activities
- S1.15.0 - using more than one language
- S1.15.1 - using foreign languages
- S1.15.2 - translating and interpreting
constructing
Description
Building, repairing, installing and finishing interior and exterior structures.
- S7.0 - constructing
- S7.1 - building and repairing structures
- S7.2 - installing interior or exterior infrastructure
- S7.3 - finishing interior or exterior of structures
- S7.0.0 - constructing
- S7.1.0 - building and repairing structures
- S7.1.1 - installing structural masonry materials
- S7.1.2 - installing metal structural components
- S7.1.3 - installing wooden structural components
- S7.1.4 - installing concrete components
- S7.1.5 - installing roofing
- S7.1.6 - joining parts using soldering, welding or brazing techniques
- S7.1.7 - installing and assembling building fixtures
- S7.1.8 - installing and assembling rigging equipment
- S7.2.0 - installing interior or exterior infrastructure
- S7.2.1 - installing heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment
- S7.2.2 - installing plumbing or piping equipment or systems
- S7.2.3 - installing insulation materials
- S7.3.0 - finishing interior or exterior of structures
- S7.3.1 - applying material to fill gaps in surfaces
- S7.3.2 - appyling textured or masonry coatings
- S7.3.3 - applying protective or decorative solutions or coatings
- S7.3.4 - installing floor and wall coverings
handling and moving
Description
Sorting, arranging, moving, transforming, fabricating and cleaning goods and materials by hand or using handheld tools and equipment. Tending plants, crops and animals.
Excludes:
– Specific skills involving interaction with people
- S6.0 - handling and moving
- S6.1 - sorting and packaging goods and materials
- S6.2 - moving and lifting
- S6.3 - transforming and blending materials
- S6.4 - tending plants and crops
- S6.5 - assembling and fabricating products
- S6.6 - making moulds, casts, models and patterns
- S6.7 - using hand tools
- S6.8 - positioning materials, tools or equipment
- S6.9 - handling animals
- S6.11 - cleaning
- S6.12 - washing and maintaining textiles and clothing
- S6.13 - handling and disposing of waste and hazardous materials
- S6.0.0 - handling and moving
- S6.1.0 - sorting and packaging goods and materials
- S6.1.1 - sorting materials or products
- S6.1.2 - marking materials or objects for identification
- S6.1.3 - packaging objects
- S6.2.0 - moving and lifting
- S6.2.1 - loading and unloading goods and, materials
- S6.2.2 - moving or lifting materials, equipment, or supplies
- S6.2.3 - storing goods and materials
- S6.2.4 - climbing
- S6.3.0 - transforming and blending materials
- S6.3.1 - preparing mixtures or solutions
- S6.3.3 - preparing industrial materials for processing or use
- S6.3.6 - collecting and preparing specimens or materials for testing
- S6.4.0 - tending plants and crops
- S6.4.1 - cultivating land and crops
- S6.4.2 - planting crops, trees, or other plants
- S6.4.3 - pruning, cutting and harvesting, trees crops and other plants
- S6.5.0 - assembling and fabricating products
- S6.5.1 - fabricating precision instruments or jewellery
- S6.5.2 - fabricating medical and prosthetic devices
- S6.5.3 - assembling electrical and electronic products
- S6.5.4 - assembling mechanical products
- S6.5.5 - assembling furniture
- S6.5.6 - fabricating garments and textile products
- S6.5.7 - fabricating food and related products
- S6.5.8 - fabricating tobacco products
- S6.6.0 - making moulds, casts, models and patterns
- S6.6.1 - making production moulds and casts
- S6.6.2 - making patterns and templates
- S6.6.3 - making models
- S6.7.0 - using hand tools
- S6.7.1 - cutting materials and drilling holes
- S6.7.2 - shaping materials to create products
- S6.7.3 - smoothing surfaces of objects or equipment
- S6.7.4 - using precision hand tools
- S6.7.5 - hammering, nailing and riveting
- S6.8.0 - positioning materials, tools or equipment
- S6.8.1 - positioning tools or equipment
- S6.8.2 - positioning workpieces or materials
- S6.9.0 - handling animals
- S6.9.1 - tending and breeding animals
- S6.9.2 - tending and breeding aquatic animals
- S6.9.3 - moving and herding animals
- S6.9.4 - hunting, trapping and slaughtering animals
- S6.9.5 - feeding and grooming animals
- S6.9.6 - training animals
- S6.9.7 - providing therapy or veterinary treatment for animals
- S6.11.0 - cleaning
- S6.11.1 - cleaning tools, equipment, workpieces and vehicles
- S6.11.2 - cleaning interior and exterior of buildings
- S6.11.3 - cleaning outdoor spaces
- S6.12.0 - washing and maintaining textiles and clothing
- S6.13.0 - handling and disposing of waste and hazardous materials
- S6.13.1 - handling and disposing of hazardous materials
- S6.13.2 - disposing of non-hazardous waste or debris
information skills
Description
Collecting, storing, monitoring, and using information; Conducting studies, investigations and tests; maintaining records; managing, evaluating, processing, analysing and monitoring information and projecting outcomes.
- S2.0 - information skills
- S2.1 - conducting studies, investigations and examinations
- S2.2 - documenting and recording information
- S2.3 - managing information
- S2.4 - processing information
- S2.5 - measuring physical properties
- S2.6 - calculating and estimating
- S2.7 - analysing and evaluating information and data
- S2.8 - monitoring, inspecting and testing
- S2.9 - monitoring developments in area of expertise
- S2.0.0 - information skills
- S2.1.0 - conducting studies, investigations and examinations
- S2.1.1 - conducting investigations
- S2.1.2 - diagnosing health conditions
- S2.1.3 - interpreting technical documentation and diagrams
- S2.2.0 - documenting and recording information
- S2.2.1 - preparing financial documents, records, reports, or budgets
- S2.2.2 - recording legal information
- S2.2.3 - preparing documentation for contracts, applications, or permits
- S2.2.4 - maintaining or preparing medical documentation
- S2.2.5 - maintaining operational records
- S2.2.6 - documenting technical designs, procedures, problems or activities
- S2.2.7 - reporting incidents and defects
- S2.3.0 - managing information
- S2.4.0 - processing information
- S2.4.1 - gathering information from physical or electronic sources
- S2.4.2 - entering and transforming information
- S2.5.0 - measuring physical properties
- S2.5.1 - measuring dimensions and related properties
- S2.5.2 - weighing
- S2.6.0 - calculating and estimating
- S2.6.1 - performing calculations
- S2.6.2 - determining values of goods or services
- S2.6.3 - estimating resource needs
- S2.7.0 - analysing and evaluating information and data
- S2.7.1 - assessing land or real estate
- S2.7.2 - analysing scientific and medical data
- S2.7.3 - analysing financial and economic data
- S2.7.4 - analysing business operations
- S2.7.5 - performing risk analysis and management
- S2.7.6 - evaluating systems, programmes, equipment and products
- S2.8.0 - monitoring, inspecting and testing
- S2.8.1 - monitoring, inspecting and testing equipment, systems and products
- S2.8.2 - monitoring operational activities
- S2.8.3 - monitoring financial and economic resources and activity
- S2.8.4 - monitoring safety or security
- S2.8.5 - monitoring environmental conditions
- S2.8.6 - monitoring health conditions
- S2.8.8 - testing and analysing substances
- S2.9.0 - monitoring developments in area of expertise
management skills
Description
Managing people, activities, resources, and organisation; developing objectives and strategies, organising work activities, allocating and controlling resources and leading, motivating, recruiting and supervising people and teams.
- S4.0 - management skills
- S4.1 - developing objectives and strategies
- S4.2 - organising, planning and scheduling work and activities
- S4.3 - allocating and controlling resources
- S4.4 - performing administrative activities
- S4.5 - leading and motivating
- S4.6 - building and developing teams
- S4.7 - recruiting and hiring
- S4.8 - supervising people
- S4.9 - making decisions
- S4.0.0 - management skills
- S4.1.0 - developing objectives and strategies
- S4.1.1 - identifying opportunities
- S4.1.2 - developing financial, business or marketing plans
- S4.1.3 - developing operational policies and procedures
- S4.1.4 - developing research plans
- S4.1.5 - developing health programmes
- S4.1.6 - developing educational programmes
- S4.1.7 - developing contingency and emergency response plans
- S4.2.0 - organising, planning and scheduling work and activities
- S4.2.1 - directing operational activities
- S4.2.2 - planning and scheduling events and activities
- S4.3.0 - allocating and controlling resources
- S4.3.1 - managing budgets or finances
- S4.3.2 - managing human resources
- S4.3.3 - allocating and controlling physical resources
- S4.4.0 - performing administrative activities
- S4.4.1 - administering human resources
- S4.4.2 - executing financial transactions
- S4.4.3 - performing general clerical and administrative tasks
- S4.5.0 - leading and motivating
- S4.6.0 - building and developing teams
- S4.7.0 - recruiting and hiring
- S4.8.0 - supervising people
- S4.8.1 - supervising a team or group
- S4.8.2 - assigning work to others
- S4.8.3 - monitoring and evaluating the performance of individuals
- S4.9.0 - making decisions
working with computers
Description
Using computers and other digital tools to develop, install and maintain ICT software and infrastructure and to browse, search, filter, organise, store, retrieve, and analyse data, to collaborate and communicate with others, to create and edit new content.
Excludes:
– Systems analysis
– Installing, maintaining and repairing computer hardware
- S5.0 - working with computers
- S5.1 - programming computer systems
- S5.2 - setting up and protecting computer systems
- S5.5 - accessing and analysing digital data
- S5.6 - using digital tools for collaboration, content creation and problem solving
- S5.7 - using digital tools to control machinery
- S5.0.0 - working with computers
- S5.1.0 - programming computer systems
- S5.2.0 - setting up and protecting computer systems
- S5.2.1 - setting up computer systems
- S5.2.2 - protecting ict devices
- S5.2.3 - resolving computer problems
- S5.5.0 - accessing and analysing digital data
- S5.5.1 - browsing, searching and filtering digital data
- S5.5.2 - managing and analysing digital data
- S5.6.0 - using digital tools for collaboration, content creation and problem solving
- S5.6.1 - using digital tools for collaboration and productivity
- S5.6.2 - using word processing, publishing and presentation software
- S5.6.3 - using computer aided design and drawing tools
- S5.6.4 - using digital tools for processing sound and images
- S5.7.0 - using digital tools to control machinery
working with machinery and specialised equipment
Description
Controlling, operating and monitoring vehicles, stationary and mobile machinery and precision instrumentation and equipment.
Excludes:
– Interacting with computers
- S8.0 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
- S8.1 - operating mobile plant
- S8.2 - driving vehicles
- S8.3 - operating watercraft
- S8.4 - operating machinery for the extraction and processing of raw materials
- S8.5 - operating machinery for the manufacture of products
- S8.6 - using precision instrumentation and equipment
- S8.7 - installing, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment
- S8.8 - installing, maintaining and repairing electrical, electronic and precision equipment
- S8.9 - operating aircraft
- S8.0.0 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
- S8.1.0 - operating mobile plant
- S8.1.1 - operating earthmoving equipment
- S8.1.2 - operating agricultural or forestry equipment
- S8.1.3 - operating lifting or moving equipment
- S8.2.0 - driving vehicles
- S8.2.1 - driving heavy vehicles
- S8.2.2 - driving light vehicles
- S8.2.3 - operating rail vehicles
- S8.3.0 - operating watercraft
- S8.4.0 - operating machinery for the extraction and processing of raw materials
- S8.4.1 - operating mining, drilling and mineral processing machinery
- S8.4.2 - operating metal processing and finishing machinery
- S8.4.3 - operating pumping systems or equipment
- S8.4.4 - operating energy production or distribution equipment
- S8.4.5 - operating petroleuem, chemical or water processing systems or equipment
- S8.4.6 - operating wood processing and papermaking machinery
- S8.4.7 - operating kilns, furnaces and drying equipment
- S8.5.0 - operating machinery for the manufacture of products
- S8.5.1 - operating painting or coating machinery
- S8.5.2 - operating packaging machinery
- S8.5.3 - operating machinery for the manufacture and treatment of textiles, fur and leather products
- S8.5.4 - operating food processing machinery
- S8.5.5 - operating mixing and separating machinery
- S8.5.6 - operating print and photographic production equipment
- S8.5.7 - operating metal, plastic or rubber forming equipment
- S8.5.8 - operating cutting, grinding and smoothing machinery
- S8.6.0 - using precision instrumentation and equipment
- S8.6.1 - operating medical equipment
- S8.6.2 - operating audio-visual equipment
- S8.6.3 - operating scientific and laboratory equipment
- S8.6.4 - operating communications equipment
- S8.6.5 - operating precision industrial equipment
- S8.6.6 - using precision measuring equipment
- S8.7.0 - installing, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment
- S8.7.1 - repairing and installing mechanical equipment
- S8.7.2 - maintaining mechanical equipment
- S8.8.0 - installing, maintaining and repairing electrical, electronic and precision equipment
- S8.8.1 - installing and repairing electrical, electronic and precision equipment
- S8.8.2 - maintaining electrical, electronic and precision equipment
- S8.9.0 - operating aircraft
