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Key Skills
Some skills are known nationally
as Key Skills. They are the vital ones that you need to do well in education and
training, to succeed at work and to get on in life.
You can get qualifications
in each of the six Key Skills at levels 1(easiest) to 5 (hardest). Most young
people take levels 1, 2 or 3.
What are the Key Skills?
Communication
- taking part in discussions
- giving presentations
- reading and understanding
information
- writing different types
of documents
Application of number
- interpreting different
sorts of information
- carrying out calculations
- interpreting results
- presenting and explaining
findings
Information and Communication Technology
- finding, choosing and using
information
- exploring and developing
information
- presenting information
like text, images and numbers
Problem Solving
- Identifying problems and
coming up with different solutions
- Planning and testing different
options
- Checking whether solutions
have worked
- Reviewing approaches to
tackling problems
Working with Others
- Working with others, one-to-
one and in groups ·
- Deciding what you want
to achieve
- Making a plan and working
with others to achieve your aims
- Discussing and agreeing
improvements
Improving Own Learning and
Performance
- Setting goals and targets
for improvement
- Planning how you will achieve
your targets
- Getting support and feedback
from others
- Reviewing your progress
- Collecting evidence of
your achievements
Why do I need Key Skills?
- Key Skills are basic skills
that affect everything else you do.
- They can help you achieve
higher grades.
- They can help you do better
at work
- Employers, colleges and
universities like them so they can help you get into jobs and courses.
- They widen your job choice.
- They allow you flexibility
in future job and career moves.
- They’re also useful in
your personal life.
Key Skills qualification
UCAS points and Key Skills
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