TRANSFERABLE SKILLS AUDIT

Name: Mohammed Rafiq Course: Business Year: 2 Date:15.10.2018

Section 1

Consider the skills listed below and rate how important you think each skill is for employment and how competent you are in this skill.
Consider how each of these skills may enhance your performance, and allow you to develop and advance further. You may wish to discuss
these with your advisor of studies. Alternatively, you may wish to ask a friend or family member, and to compare and discuss your separate
findings.

Once you have rated yourself, multiply the number in the column marked ‘Competence’ with that in the column ‘Job Importance’. So, for
example, if you feel that you are not very proficient in verbal and written communication (i.e. you have rated your competence at 4), but that
these skills are very important for employment (i.e. you have rated it at 5), then your overall total score would be 5 X 4 = 20.

Section 2
This section will provide you with examples of the types of evidence you can provide to demonstrate your level of competence with each skill.

Competence – How competent are you Job Importance – How important do you
in this skill? think this skill is in Employment?
1. Highly proficient 1. Unnecessary
2. Fairly proficient 2. Not very important
3. Adequate 3. Helpful
4. Not very proficient 4. Fairly important
5. Unskilled 5. Essential
 SKILL COMPETENCE JOB COMPETENCE EVIDENCE FOR YOUR LEVEL OF
IMPORTANCE X COMPETENCE
JOB
IMPORTANCE
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
COMMUNICATION
Written:
x x 8 I have done this when doing work in school, college and
Ability to express self well in writing also when writing letters.
Verbal:
Informal – ability to network easily x x 8 I can speak to people confidently with in the workplace
with other people and have done this when I was working as a waiter. I
have also done this in college when doing team
activities.
Formal – ability to express yourself x x 5 I can speak formally and have done this when in an
clearly and concisely to a group of interview. I have presented work in college in front of
people my class.
Non-verbal:
Listening – ability to attend actively to x x 8 I can listen and take things in. I have done this in college
others’ views and ideas and understand lessons and at school. I can understand other people and
their point of view have done this all my life I can take on verbal feedback
by listening.
Body Language – ability to match body x x 8 I am able to take advice positively and remain positive I
language appropriately to what is being have done this at work for example when dealing with
said verbally problems as a waiter I had to ensure I had positive body
language and look like I am listening.
WORKING WITH OTHERS
Cooperation
Ability to collaborate effectively within x x 8 I am able to work in a team, and I have demonstrated
a team this at work, working with a team of waiters and also in
college when working in a team activity. I also
demonstrate this skill when playing football.
Negotiation
Ability to reach a mutually satisfactory x X 12 I have demonstrated this skill in College and when
outcome through compromise playing football we will take every players views into
account when making a choice such as picking teams or
 who plays in the net and for how long.

Sensitivity
Ability to respond appropriately to x X 9 I am able to change my tone when speaking to people for
individual differences, e.g., age, gender, example when speaking to an elder person I will speak in
etc. a formal tone, which will make them feel comfortable
and if I am speaking to a person who is younger than me
I will speak to them in a way that they will feel
comfortable.
Leadership
Ability to encourage and motivate x X 15 I have done this when playing football I will motivate
others other players to play and come to football. I also
motivate others when I am at the gym by encouraging
them to have a go.
SKILL COMPETENCE JOB COMPETENCE EVIDENCE FOR YOUR LEVEL OF
IMPORTANCE X COMPETENCE
JOB
IMPORTANCE
Ability to supervise or direct work of x X 10 I am able to do this and I have demonstrated this when
others working as a waiter I would tell others how to do things
correctly and offer help. I also advise my team players in
football how to play and where to stand on the pitch to
have a successful game.
Ability to evaluate competing priorities X X 16 I do this skill at college when handing in assignments I
to plan ahead must ensure that my assignments are completed and I
also do this when I am playing football and planning the
games I will make sure that everyone is playing or if not
I will have to get a substitute player.
APPLICATION OF NUMBER
Calculations
Ability to use a calculator or PC to x X 4 I am able to do this I have done this since school and
make calculations also in college when doing core maths. I am able to use a
pc and calculator to work things out.
Interpretation
Ability to interpret descriptive statistics, x X 6 I can do this and have done this when doing my GCSEs
e.g. ratios percentages, means, standard in Maths and also at college doing core maths.
deviations
Ability to interpret inferential statistics, x I do not understand what this is.
e.g., confidence intervals, statistical
significance, effect size
Application
Ability to organise and present x X 6 I have done this in school and also in college. I am able
numerical data in an appropriate manner to use spreadsheet and have a qualification called ECDL.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
File Management Techniques
Ability to create, store and retrieve files x X 8 I have done this since school and I also do this in
college. I am able to store files on my google drive.
Word Processing (e.g. MS Word)
Ability to use a word processing (WP) x x 8 I am able to use Microsoft word and I have a
package to produce a variety of formats qualification to prove this ECDL.
of documents
Spreadsheets (e.g., MS Excel)
Ability to use a spreadsheet to record x x 8 I have a qualification called ECDL and I have also done
and manipulate different sets of data this in college and in school.

SKILL COMPETENCE JOB COMPETENCE EVIDENCE FOR YOUR LEVEL OF

IMPORTANCE X COMPETENCE
JOB
IMPORTANCE
Databases (e.g., MS Access)
Ability to retrieve information from a x X 8 I have done this in college when doing assignments.
database
Ability to create a database x x 8 I have done this in school and I have done this in
college.
Presentations (e.g., MS PowerPoint)
Ability to create and display a x x 5 I have done this since school and also in college I have
PowerPoint presentation an ECDL qualification.

Ability to send and receive email x x 5 I have done this in college and also in school I can
receive and send emails
Ability to send and receive attachments x x 5 I have done this when sending my CV to businesses
by e-mail
Ability to use an internet browser, e.g.,
Internet Explorer, Netscape, AOL
Ability to download files from the
Internet and transfer to WP
Ability to use a search engine, e.g.
Altavista, Google
PROBLEM SOLVING
Creativity
Ability to generate new ideas or
conceive existing ideas in a new way
Organisation and Planning
Ability to set down a systematic
sequence of activities and carry them
through in an effective manner
Research
Ability to gather information in a
systematic way to establish certain facts
or principles
SKILL
Analysis
Ability to understand and summarise
information
Initiative
Ability to initiate, take decisions and act
resourcefully
when applying for jobs.
x x 5 I use this all the time whether using it to search for
information or for social media.
x x 5 I do this when downloading or uploading college work
on to my google drive and I have done this since school.
x x 5 I have done this since school and I am also doing this in
college and when I am at home.
x x 16 I have done this in college and also in school when
doing assignments.
x x 5 I do this and have done this when doing assignments in
college.
x x 5 I have done this when doing assignments when in
college.
COMPETENCE JOB COMPETENCE EVIDENCE FOR YOUR LEVEL OF
IMPORTANCE X COMPETENCE
JOB
IMPORTANCE
x x 15 I have done this in college when doing assignments and
gathering information for them.
x x 16 I have done this when doing assignments and also at
work.
 IMPROVING OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE
Self Management
Self awareness – ability to identify and x x 8 I do know my areas of improvement and I have done my
reflect on own strengths and weaknesses smart targets in college.
in relation to:
● Personal Development
● Educational Development
● Career Development
Effective learning – ability to learn x x 8 I have done this in college by learning from my mistakes
from a range of situations and apply when doing assignments.
learning in a variety of contexts
Reasoning skills – ability to defend x x 8 I have done this when doing team building activities in
argument using logical and systematic college at also at school.
thinking based on sound evidence
Reflection – ability to reflect on and x x 9 I will see what I have done and how I can improve next
critique own performance time.

SKILL COMPETENCE JOB COMPETENCE EVIDENCE FOR YOUR LEVEL OF

IMPORTANCE X COMPETENCE
JOB
IMPORTANCE
Study Skills
Ability to manage and prioritise time to x x 5 I have done this in college when doing assignments I
meet deadlines will make sure that the assignments are in before the
deadlines.
Ability to identify relevant sources of x x 13 I have done this in college when doing assignment work.
information, including people and
reference material
Ability to use a library to find books and x x 9 I have done this since primary school and I am able to
journal articles use the local libraries.
Ability to take notes, organise them, and x x 8 I have done this in college when in the lesson I will
integrate them with other sources of make notes which will help me with my assignments.
information
Ability to reference materials using an x x 4 I have done this this year with all of my assignments.
appropriate system, e.g., Harvard or
Vancouver

Identify your learning needs

Now pick three of the highest scoring skills from the above audit (by multiplying your scores as shown above) that you need to develop further.
List these below in order of priority.

Skill Area Action Plan for Development and where you can access these

1. Pay more In lesson I need to pay more attention to what is going on and also concentrate more and not get
attention easily distracted. I need to keep myself away from people who may distract me.
2.Ability to identify I need to further develop my skills in order to do this and extract more information from reference
relevant sources of materials.
information, including
people and reference
material

Ability to encourage
and motivate others I need to improve this skill by motivating my team members and help people to unlock their full
potential.

Section 2: Providing Evidence you have the Skills

COMMUNICATION

Communication may be formal or informal, personal or impersonal, creative or factual. Messages may be delivered
verbally, in writing or non-verbally. There are many areas where examples of each communication approach may have been
successfully applied, at university, at work, at home, etc
Written - Ability to express self well in writing

I have done this in college as written communication can be writing an essay or report at school or an opening letter when
applying for a job. Another way I have used written communication is through writing a letter. Emails are also another way
of written communication. Written communication is also used when writing a personal statement, which is used when
applying for university.
Verbal:
Informal – ability to network easily with other people

Informal communication is when an individual speaks to their friends or when they want to make friends. People may
also speak informally to their work colleagues. I do this when talking to friends or family.

Formal –
I speak formally to college tutors and also when I have been for an Interview at a job.
Non-verbal:

Listening is one of the main skills that is needed in any job or at college. This is because if a person is an employee of a
business they will have to listen and follow orders and if not they could lose their jobs. I have used listening skills as
they are needed in college because if you do not listen in college you will not know what to do when it comes to
assignments.
Body Language – ability to match body language appropriately to what is being said verbally
Body language is very important when working for example if your job involves speaking to people you will have to be
professional for example in a meeting keeping eye contact whilst being spoken to and also in presentations. This is being
able to match your body language appropriately to how you speak.

WORKING WITH OTHERS

Working with others is a skill highly valued by employers. Suitable evidence for this skill need not be limited to work
experience. You should think of all aspects of your work, studies and social life.

Cooperation - Ability to collaborate effectively within a team

 I am able to cooperate with people and have done this when doing teamwork activities in the centre of excellence and
also when I used to work with a group of waiters.

Negotiation - Ability to reach a mutually satisfactory outcome through compromise

I have done this when buying a car I had to negotiate with the seller to lower the price so I could get it cheaper and save
some money. I have also negotiated with people when playing football if they have fouled any of the other teams
players.

Sensitivity- Ability to respond appropriately to individual differences, e.g., age, gender, etc.

I have the ability to respond appropriately to different types of people and have done this when I have done this at work
experience as it is in a community centre where different types of people come in for advice and help. i have also done
this at work when dealing with customers complaints.

Leadership - Ability to encourage and motivate others

I have developed leaderships skills at work where my manager has left me incharge to watch over the other waiters and
ensure that they are doing the work and not messing about and i have had to give them jobs to do. i am also the captain of
my cricket team and I tell people what to do and make sure that we strive to win.

APPLICATION OF NUMBER

Calculations - Ability to use a calculator or PC to make calculations

Interpretation - - Ability to interpret descriptive statistics, e.g. ratios percentages, means, standard deviations
- Ability to interpret inferential statistics, e.g., confidence intervals, statistical significance, effect size
I am able to use a calculator or a PC to make calculations and I have been doing this since I was 6 years old from primary
school all through high school and now also in college in core maths. I am also able to find percentages and standard
deviation through a calculator and I am able to find the mean.

Application -Ability to organize and present numerical data in an appropriate manner

I have a high level of numeric and mathematical ability and I am able to demonstrate this skill and I have a GCSE in maths
and I have worked with money at my workplace.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

File Management Techniques - Ability to create, store and retrieve files

I have done this in college and in upper school I am able to save files to desktop and also to the computer and I am able to
print files out. I am able to get to my work easily through google drive and I know how to use it.
Word Processing - Ability to use a word processing package to produce a variety of formats of documents

I have made myself a CV and also have made posters and leaflets for my college work and in my work placement I was
asked to make leaflets. i am able to use excel and I have a qualification called ECDL to support this.

Spreadsheets - Ability to use a spreadsheet to record and manipulate different sets of data

I am able to use spreadsheet and I have used this when doing my assignments. I have a qualification called ECDL which
shows that I am able to use spreadsheet.

Databases - Ability to retrieve information from a database/ Ability to create a database

I can retrieve information from a database that I need and also I am able to create a database and report and I have done
this when doing college assignments and also assignments in school.

Presentations - Ability to create and display a PowerPoint presentation

I have the ability to use powerpoint and I have used powerpoint when doing a presentation in college and I am able to
create a range of different powerpoints for different images from powerpoints with graphics and moving images to
normal boring powerpoints and i have an ECDL qualification to show this.

Information and Communication - Ability to send and receive email

I am able to use email and I have received emails on my phone and also on computer I get regular emails from college
and also have a windows based email which is Outlook. i have used email to send my cv to employers and also received
emails from employers and I have used Gmail to send my coursework to my tutors

Ability to use an internet browser e.g. Internet Explorer, Netscape, AOL

● I have used the internet and I do use it regularly. I am able to use the internet to look for information for my coursework.
I also use the internet to go on to news websites such as bbc news and dailymail.

Ability to download files from the internet and transfer to WP

I am able to download files from the internet as I have downloaded stuff from online for college assignments and I have
also been able to download by CV from my online drive. I have also downloaded past exam papers for core maths. I
have downloaded applications for jobs and filled them in.
Ability to use a search engine e.g. Altavista, Google

I have the ability to use a search engine and I use search engines when doing coursework and also doing other research.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Creativity - Ability to generate new ideas or conceive existing ideas in a new way
I have used creativity whilst playing football by making new ways to try and win by changing the positions of the team
footballers I have also used creativity by taking a new approach to my coursework by doing the one which is the hardest
first.

Organisation and Planning - Ability to set down a systematic sequence of activities and carry them through in an effective
manner
I have organised the football games and the teams and I also phone to book the football pitch. I will ensure that everyone is
going to play by messaging them on a group chat via whatsapp.

Research - Ability to gather information in a systematic way to establish certain facts or principles

I have done this when completing college assignments I am able to gather information from online sources and also use
Harvard referencing to show where the information came from.

Initiative - Ability to initiate, take decisions and act resourcefully

I do this at work many times when there is no manager to answer the phone I will take the call and if I can help anymore I
will. However I do feel that I need to improve on this further by making my own decisions.
IMPROVE OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE

Self Management

Self-awareness – ability to identify and reflect on own strengths and weaknesses in relation to:
I feel that i am comfortable with expressing myself in front of others and I am a very confident person and do not feel
nervous when doing presentations in front of others.
I feel that I need to spend more time on doing assignments rather than doing a bit at a time I should finish them all at
one time that way i will not rush at the last minute and that is what I have improved on.
Career Development: I Have a 5 year career plan and also an up to date cv that shows my strengths and I am currently doing
work placement at the Windhill community centre, which is helping me develop my employability skills.

Effective learning – ability to learn from a range of situations and apply learning in a variety of contexts
A skill that I have developed from football is to remain patient and i have taken this with me to college as I am more patient
than I was before.
Reasoning skills – ability to defend argument using logical and systematic thinking based on sound evidence

I am not very skilled at this point however I feel that if I do more research before an argument it will be beneficial for
me.

Reflection – ability to reflect on and critique own performance

I take the feedback that is given to me when I get a resubmission and I will work on that and it helps me on my
assignment and i will try not to make the same mistake twice.

Study Skills - Ability to manage and prioritise time to meet deadlines

- Ability to identify relevant sources of information, including people and reference material
 - Ability to use a library to find books and journal articles
- Ability to take notes, organize them, and integrate them with other sources of information
- Ability to reference materials using an appropriate system, e.g., Harvard or Vancouver
● I do manage and prioritise time to meet deadlines as I do this when handing in assignments I will ensure that they are
given in before the deadline. I can use the library to find books and journal activities and I am in the library at college
regularly. I can take notes down in lesson and I use them when doing my assignment. I have started to use harvard
referencing this year in my assignments