Essential Skills Framework
Essential skills are the skills needed to carry out everyday tasks for work, learning and life. They are applied in all occupations and enable individuals to perform workplace tasks. They are foundational skills upon which all other skills are built and are a good indicator of an individual's ability to adapt to change.
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The nine Essential Skills are:
- Reading
- Document Use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral Communication
- Working with Others
- Thinking Skills
- Digital Technology
- Continuous Learning
and the Essential Skills:
- are needed for work, learning and life;
- are the foundation for learning all other skills; and
- help people evolve with their jobs and adapt to workplace change
