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Core Skills

Common abilities that allow the competent performance of tasks across different work areas.

Listening

Understanding spoken messages, including both verbal and non-verbal signals

Speaking

Conveying ideas and information clearly, confidently and, effectively through speech

Leadership

Inspiring, motivating, and guiding others to work towards a common objective

Creating

Developing original ideas, techniques or solutions through imagination, innovation, and practical application

Numeracy

Applying mathematical techniques to perform calculations and interpret numerical data effectively

Digital Literacy

Using digital tools and technologies to simplify tasks and process information

Reading

Understanding and interpreting information presented in written form

Writing

Communicating ideas and information clearly, concisely, and persuasively in written form

Adapting

Adjusting strategies, behaviours, or approaches to manage new or changing situations, while remaining effective under pressure or uncertainty

Working With Others

Collaborating effectively within a team or group to achieve shared goals, while navigating differences and potential conflict