a skill is “the learned ability to perform an action with determined results”. A skill is an ability to perform an activity in a competent manner. Skills can be classified into three main types: Transferable/Functional, Personal Traits/Attitudes, and Knowledge-based. The table below provides a description and examples of each skill type.
There are three types of skills: functional, self-management and special knowledge. Functional skills are abilities or talents that are inherited at birth and developed through experience and learning. Examples are: making decisions, repairing machines or calculating taxes.
What are key skills?
- Communication.
- Teamwork.
- Initiative.
- Problem-solving.
- Computer / IT skills.
- Organization.
- Leadership.
- Hard work and dedication.
We all go through 4 Levels of Competence in the building of any skill: Unconscious Incompetence, Conscious Incompetence, Conscious Competence, and Unconscious.
Competence.
Use this as a guide:
- Beginner: A novice understanding of the skill. You have exposure to the skill and understand basic concepts, but you lack experience. …
- Intermediate: Between a beginner and an expert. …
- Expert: A highly developed skill level.