TRANSFERABLE SKILLS AUDIT

Name: Hasan Ali

Course: Business level 3 _

Year:2016

Date:

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 in this skill?
1.
Highly proficient
2.
Fairly proficient
3.
Adequate
4.
Not very proficient
5.
Unskilled

Job Importance How important do

you think this skill is in Employment?
1.
Unnecessary
2.
Not very important
3.
Helpful
4.
Fairly important
5.
Essential

SKILL

COMPE
TENCE

JOB
IMPORT
ANCE

COMPE
TENCE
X
JOB
IMPORT
ANCE

EVIDENCE FOR YOUR LEVEL OF COMPETENCE

1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
COMMUNICATION
Written:
3

When updating my CV I am able to express myself as a

person which allows employees to understand a bit about
more before seeing me in person.

Ability to express self well in writing

Verbal:
Informal
ability
to
network
easily
with
other
people

Formal
ability to
express
self
clearly
and
concisely
to a
group of

15

12

I have on
many
different
occasions
communi
cated
with
peers and
individua
ls on a
casual
and
informal
level.
I have
not had
much
experienc
e
expressin
g myself
to a
group of

people
Non-verbal:
Listenin
g
ability to
attend
actively
to others
views
and ideas
and
understan
d their
point of
view
Body
Languag
e
ability to
match
body
language
appropria
tely to
what is
being
said
verbally

people.
3

15

15

When
taking
part in
project
work, I
have to
into
perspecti
ve other
peoples
opinions
and
thoughts.
When
attending
interview
s for jobs
and
placemen
ts, I have
tried to
control
my body
language
and make
sure it
matches
to what I
am
saying to
my
interview
er.

WORKING WITH OTHERS

Cooperation
Ability to
collabora
te
effectivel
y within
a team

Negotiation
Ability to
reach a
mutually
satisfacto
ry
outcome
through
comprom
ise

Sensitivity
Ability to 1
respond

15

I have
taken
part in
group
work at
school
and
worked
in a team
as part
when
volunteer
ing for
charity
work.

15

When
taking
part of
group
work I
have
been able
to co
operate
with
peers to
come to a
mutual
agreemen
t.

On a
daily

appropria
tely to
individua
l
differenc
es, e.g.,
age,
gender,
etc.

Leadership
Ability to
encourag
e and
motivate
others

bases I
have
always
had to
cooperate
with
individua
ls of
different
ages who
are both
men and
women.
For
example
at
placemen
t all my
mentors
are
women
and are
much
older
than I
am.
4

20

When
taking
part in
group
work I
am
always
the one
who has

to be
encourag
ed by
other
people to
do well,
however
I have
not had
much
experienc
e
motivatin
g other
individua
ls.

SKILL

Ability to
supervise
or direct
work of
others

COMPE
TENCE

JOB
IMPORT
ANCE

COMPE
TENCE
X
JOB
IMPORT
ANCE

EVIDENCE FOR YOUR LEVEL OF COMPETENCE

15

I have
had to
supervise
small
tasks
before
when
taking
part in
group
work.
This was
not
somethin
gI

Ability to
evaluate
competin
g
priorities
to plan
ahead

15

excelled
at
however
found to
manage
okay.
When
given
assignme
nt work, I
priorities
when I
should do
a certain
assignme
nt. This
allowing
me to
plan
ahead for
other
work and
activities.

APPLICATION OF NUMBER
Calculations
Ability to 1
use a
calculator
or PC to
make
calculatio
ns

Wheneve
r
completi
ng
accountin
g and
finance
units, I
am
always
using a

calculator
to double
check my
calculatio
ns.
Interpretation
Ability to
interpret
descriptiv
e
statistics,
e.g. ratios
percentag
es,
means,
standard
deviation
s

When
completi
ng
mathemat
ical
problems
or
working
through
finance
units, I
have
studied
statistics
and
ratios.
This
showing
I am
aware of
the type
of work
involved.
This also
involves
using a
calculator
or a
microsoft
excel to

Ability to
interpret
inferentia
l
statistics,
e.g.,
confidenc
e
intervals,
statistical
significan
ce, effect
size

Application
Ability to
organise
and
present
numerica
l data in
an
appropria
te

16

workout
calculatio
ns
I have no
have
before
been able
to apply
inferentia
l
statistics.
For
example
when
reading
sociology
in school
we had to
use
statistical
informati
on that
represent
ed
populatio
n size.
When
completi
ng
finance
units I
have
presented
informati
on in a

manner

numerica
l format
using a
cash flow
forecast.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
File Management Techniques
Ability to
2
create,
store and
retrieve
files

Word Processing (e.g. MS Word)

Ability to
2
use a
word
processin
g (WP)

10

When
completi
ng
unfinishe
d
assignme
nts I am
always
uploadin
g and
download
ing work
on
Google
drive.
This also
includes
handing
in work
on to
Google
classroo
m.

10

I am
always
using
word to
create

package
to
produce a
variety of
formats
of
document
s

Spreadsheets (e.g., MS Excel)

Ability to
use a
spreadshe
et to
record
and
manipula
te
different
sets of
data

various
different
types of
document
s as part
of my
assignme
nt work
and for
work I do
at
placemen
t.
3

To
complete
cash flow
forecasts
it is
essential
I use a
spreadshe
et to
show my
work. In
addition I
am also
using
spreadshe
et at
placemen
ts to
complete
data for
phone
bills.

SKILL

COMPETENCE

Databases (e.g., MS Access)

Ability to retrieve information from a
database
Ability to create a database
Presentations (e.g., MS PowerPoint)
Ability to create and display a
PowerPoint presentation
Information and Communication
Ability to send and receive e-mail

JOB
IMPORTANCE

COMPETENCE
X
JOB
IMPORTANCE

15

15

10

2
1

5 5

Ability to send and receive attachments

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

5 5

5 5

5 5

Ability to use a search engine, e.g.

Altavista, Google

5 5

EVIDENCE FOR YOUR LEVEL OF

COMPETENCE

At placement I have work that involves retrieving

information from numerous databases.
At placement I have had to create various different
databases for different types of data. This includes
employee information, apprenticeships
When taking part in group work in school, I have used a
powerpoint to complete a presentation.
I am constantly sending emails for various reasons. This
includes sending back referrals, sending documents to
people at placements or emails involving part time jobs.
When completing referrals I have had to both upload and
download attachments.
I am constantly using The internet on different formats
to search for information and many other reasons.
When receiving attachments or documents through
email, this involves me downloading the information in
a word or powerpoint format. This also includes
downloading work of Google drive.
I am always using Google search engine to find
information.

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

3
4

15

When completing a task or problem, I try to think of new

methods that completes a different end result.

20

I have in the past attempted to create a sequence of

activities. However have not always been sought through

through in an effective manner

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

SKILL

Analysis
Ability to
understan
d and
summaris
e
informati
on

COMPE
TENCE

JOB
IMPORT
ANCE

efficiently.
4

COMPE
TENCE
X
JOB
IMPORT
ANCE

20

EVIDENCE FOR YOUR LEVEL OF COMPETENCE

Initiative
Ability to initiate, take decisions and act
resourcefully

Throughout my business unit I have found that different

units require different information research. For example
with marketing units depending on the choice of
organisation information would be different. This could
also be said for finance units that require numerical
information and formulas.

20

15

Wheneve
r I have
given
assignme
nt, I
research
for
informati
on to
understan
d the
informati
on given.

When having spare time on my hands, I try to read up on

subjects that are related to my course at university.

However I do sometimes fail to do this on a daily basis.

IMPROVING OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE

Self Management
Self awareness ability to identify and
reflect on own strengths and weaknesses
in relation to:
Personal Development
Educational
Development
Career Development
Effective learning ability to learn
from a range of situations and apply
learning in a variety of contexts

15

When needed I attempt to analyse myself, this includes

my skill set, strength, weaknesses and what I can do to
improve myself. For example as part of my get ready for
work, I carried out a SWOT analysis of myself.

15

When attending placement I take on board what I can

learn from completing physical activities. This can
includes they can be used to improve my knowledge and
skill set in a way that my academic studies cant.
When completing assignments I try to backup what I
have said based upon company information, or evidence
that justifies what I have stated. This could be a picture,
witness statement or primary information that clearly
shows what I have stated was true.
When I have finished a task, I evaluate and reflect on my
effort and how well my performance was.

Reasoning skills ability to defend

argument using logical and systematic
thinking based on sound evidence

Reflection ability to reflect on and

critique own performance

SKILL

Study Skills
Ability to manage and prioritise time to
meet deadlines

COMPETENCE

12

JOB
IMPORTANCE

15

COMPETENCE
X
JOB
IMPORTANCE

15

EVIDENCE FOR YOUR LEVEL OF

COMPETENCE

I always try to priorities time to complete assignment

work from different tutors who have different 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, organise them, and

integrate them with other sources of
information
Ability to reference materials using an
appropriate system, e.g., Harvard or
Vancouver

3
2

10

15

10

When researching information for assignment work, I

make sure I copy all references when needed. For
example the type of references needed would be
hyperlinks, book pages or even class discussion.
When retrieving different sources of information, I
always come to the library to find different sources of
the information I need. This is something I commonly do
as part of my business assignments.
When my tutors launch the assignments, I always take
notes so that I know how exactly I should answer the
question the assignment is asking.
When referencing the sources of information I have used
as part of my assignment, I used Neils toolbox to
Harvard reference my sources and links.

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
1. Leadership

Action Plan for Development and where you can access these
Try to take charge in group work more. This will give me the opportunity to assign tasks to team members and
give me a responsibility to provide encouragement when needed. I could this by organising my own charity events.

Ability to encourage and

motivate others

2. Organisation and
Planning

Make sure I plan and organize efficiently; this may involve creating a timetable that outlines what tasks and when
I am going to do them. This also involves sticking to my timetable and plan.

Ability to set down a

systematic sequence of
activities and carry them
through in an effective
manner

3. Self awareness

Be willing to try new opportunities and take risks that I am not comfortable with. This could give me the chance to
not only improve on my current skills, but learn new skills and maybe learn something new about myself that I
was not first aware off. This could be done by looking at extracurricular activities.

ability to identify and reflect

on own strengths and
weaknesses in relation to:
Personal
Development
Educational
Development
Career Development

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 nonverbally. 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 Ability to express self well in writing
Essays/reports for School/University, competitions, Scholarships, Work
Reports/Minutes from Committees/Clubs
Personal Statements/Covering letters for CVs, Application forms
When applying for jobs I have been constantly been using different forms of communication for
Posters for forthcoming events or to present research gathered
Letters to gain sponsorship/support, contact new friends/old friends
E-mail contacts for any of the above
Written - Ability to express self well in writing

Verbal:
Informal ability to network easily with other people
Tutorials, socially (making friends, making contacts), gathering or giving information, for example for a holiday or to solve a problem at
work or to arrange an outing (in person or over the telephone)
When arranging to socialise with my friends this has been done verbally both in person and over the phone.
Formal ability to express self clearly and concisely to a group of people
Presentations university/school/clubs/committees/interviews
When attending my interview for my work placement, this included me to communicate both verbally in a formal manner. The interviewed also
had me to communicate non verbally through physical gestures. This included gestures such as eye contact and posture.
Non-verbal:
Listening ability to attend actively to others views and ideas and understand their point of view
Lectures (evidenced from good notes and good results!), in groups/teams, peer tutoring, supporting/counselling others, ability to take
instructions (e.g. when learning a new skill music, driving, sport).
While learning how to drive, this has allowed me to learn a new skill through a nonverbal method.
Body Language ability to match body language appropriately to what is being said verbally
Body language (eye contact, posture, movement, expression, etc) in presentations, socially, on holidays, at work.

When going for my interview I had worked hard on matching my body language so that I could look professional at my interview but at the
same time stay confident.

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
You may have developed this skill through your involvement with, group project work during your course, team games, Duke of Edinburgh
Award Scheme, committee work etc.
While being on placement I have been cooperating with different areas and employees in my department. This has allowed me to get involved
with different tasks during my time at placement and further develop my skills.
Negotiation - Ability to reach a mutually satisfactory outcome through compromise
It is likely that you will have used this skill in many aspect of your day-to-day life. Try to think of situations where you have wanted
something and the person you have been dealing with has been reluctant to give it to you. This is very common when dealing with
bureaucracy. E.g. dealing with problems about welfare benefits, dealing with a landlord, extending an overdraft. You might have been in
more formal negotiating situations such as getting sponsorship for a project, representing students on university committees, student union
work etc.
When being on placement I have been able to compromise with my mentors on what tasks to do and when to do them. I have also negotiated
with tutors and teachers on when I can hand in assignments if a problem or a situation comes up and stops me from handing in my assignments
on time.
Sensitivity- Ability to respond appropriately to individual differences, e.g., age, gender, etc.
You many have developed this skill through working on a student nightline or help line, being a course or hall rep, committee work etc.
When taking part in Voluntary work or working at placement I have had to work with employees of all age and genders.
Leadership - Ability to encourage and motivate others

Obvious examples include: being a team captain, drama directing, chairing a committee etc. Less obvious examples include: editing a magazine, cocoordinating the activities of a group who are planning a social event etc.
When completing project or presentation work at school there were times where I had to take role of team captain and assign and direct tasks to team
members who were unsure what to do.

APPLICATION OF NUMBER
Calculations
- Ability to use a calculator or PC to make calculations
For many tasks I have used both a PC and a calculator. This has included to look for information, making calculations and created documents on
different programs.
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
Application
-Ability to organize and present numerical data in an appropriate manner
You can draw evidence directly from your degree if a high level of numeric or mathematical ability is an essential part of your programme of
study. If this is not the case you can demonstrate this skill by GCSE/AS/A level Maths, a job involving a significant amount of work with
numerical data, a leisure or extra- curricular activity that involves manipulating figures etc.
This skill is something that I can demonstrate through my GCSE grade. It could also be demonstrated through completing accounting and
finance units that involved a lot of calculations and numbers.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
File Management Techniques - Ability to create, store and retrieve files
Have you ever - Saved a file to disk to print in university?
Accessed information on the university network?
When saving assignment work, there have been various techniques that I have used to do this. For example I have saved files on my college
login, usb stick, Google drive and Google classroom.

Word Processing - Ability to use a word processing package to produce a variety of formats of documents
Have you produced letters, CVs, coursework, posters, and flyers?

I constantly use word processing to complete assignment work, updating my CV and other tasks.
Spreadsheets - Ability to use a spreadsheet to record and manipulate different sets of data
Can you: -Input information? , Produce graphs? , Use formula to calculate averages, maximums, totals etc?
When completing accounting and finance units I have used microsoft excel to create cash flow forecasts in the form of a spreadsheet. I have also
being using spreadsheets to shows differents types of data while being on work placements.
Databases - Ability to retrieve information from a database/ Ability to create a database
Can you: - Run queries?, View reports? , Use macros, Use tables to view the information you want? etc
For various units involving my college work, I have used excel to view various different sources of information.
Can you: - Create tables?, Create relationships?, Design queries? Etc.
I have used both microsoft word and microsoft excel to create tables to show different types of information.
Presentations - Ability to create and display a PowerPoint presentation
Have you ever used PowerPoint to produce a presentation for a lecture/tutorial?
When given project work to do at school I have used Microsoft powerpoint to create presentations and then later present the information to a
group.
Can you produce a presentation with graphics/moving images?
Yes. I have evidence of this by manipulating graphics and slideshows by using microsoft photoshop and microsoft powerpoint tools.
Information and Communication - Ability to send and receive email
Can you use web mail such as Hot Mail?
Yes. Constantly use web mails to communicate with tutors at college and employers for placements and part time jobs.
Have you used windows based email such as MS Outlook or Pegasus
No.
Ability to send and receive attachments as email
Have you forwarded your CV to an employer?
Yes. I am constantly changing and updating my cv and sending a different form to each employer.
Forwarded coursework to a lecturer?

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

Have you checked your exam results on the student web?
Have you researched coursework on the web?
When researching about my course at university, I had used the web to search about the coursework and the type of topics which are linked in.
I am consistently using various internet browsers to research for information involving my college assignments and various other sources of
information such as the daily news.
Ability to download files from the internet and transfer to WP
Have you downloaded course notes from the web?
Downloaded past exam papers?
Filled in an application form you have downloaded from the web?
When completing work on google drive this involves me uploading and downloading work through various different programmes. This includes
microsoft word, microsoft powerpoint and microsoft excel.
Ability to use a search engine e.g. Altavista, Google
Have you used a search engine when: researching coursework?, Looking for a job?, Shopping online? Etc
I am consistently using search engines to browse for different sources of information. These include course work related information, images and
part time jobs.

PROBLEM SOLVING
Creativity - Ability to generate new ideas or conceive existing ideas in a new way
Perhaps you have found a new way of approaching your coursework or taken over a project from someone else bringing a fresh approach to
achieving a goal. Do you produce publicity materials for a charity?
When completing my assignment work, I have found that mind mapping ideas and hand-writing my assignments down has benefited the results
of my assignments. This is because this method has allowed me to proofread my work and identify where I have errors and corrections to make
before typing the information on to a computer.
Organisation and Planning - Ability to set down a systematic sequence of activities and carry them through in an effective manner
Perhaps you have organised a group holiday or club event; do you use a diary or action plan for successful study/revision?
When completing assignment work I try to stick to a timetable of when I am doing to complete my assignment work and from which tutor. For
example I arrange whose work I am going to complete at home and which tutors work I am going to do in the centre of excellence.
Research - Ability to gather information in a systematic way to establish certain facts or principles

 Perhaps you have looked into different options for a place at university live or conducted research for an assignment / project. Writing an
article for a journal or magazine.
Analysis - Ability to understand and summarise information (Detailed examination of structure and content)
Perhaps you enjoy digging into or interrogating a topic or concept for better awareness such as reading articles in a broadsheet paper or
professional journal. Consider your examples of independent study such as academic essays and dissertations.
When completing this unit I had to write a report on professional development. This encouraged me to search and read articles and journals and
what professional development is and what an individual needs to do to run their their professional development.
Initiative - Ability to initiate, take decisions and act resourcefully
Do you undertake tasks in your part-time job without waiting for someone else to give the order? Deciding to create your own website or
start a new club
While being at placement when finishing a task I ask my mentors for tasks that need to be done instead of waiting for something to be given to
me.

IMPROVE OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE

Self Management
Self-awareness ability to identify and reflect on own strengths and weaknesses in relation to:
Personal Development: Are you confident in expressing yourself or is this something you need to work on? Are you fully aware
of your core strengths ie., skills, experience knowledge and attributes that are your unique selling points in the employment market.
When being on placement I ask for tasks that will strengthen skills that I am not so good at. I also try to engage in tasks that require skill that
have not performed before. This way I can identify on any skills which I could be strong and weak at and was not currently aware.
Educational Development: Do you regularly review your progress against targets you set yourself ? Do you make good use of
your time when working on assignments or do you need to be more organized?
When working on assignments I try to designate a set time and place on to get them done. However I sometimes find it difficult to stick with this
plan which sometimes leaves me rushinfg assignments at the last minute.
Career Development: Do you have a career plan? Do you have an up-to-date, well-organized, concise and accurate CV which
clearly sells your strengths? Do you have any part-time jobs, or do voluntary work, that has developed your employability skills?
Being on placement I have been able to widen my skill set. In addition to this I have impressed my mentors that they are going to allow me to
further develop my IT skills at their training centre. Not only has this allowed me to review my progress, but also further advance my progress
and take on a whole new skill set.

Effective learning ability to learn from a range of situations and apply learning in a variety of contexts
Have you developed skills from a hobby or sport that you have transferred across to your academic studies?
While being on placement I have improved my skill to multi task. This has allowing me to do my academic studies and something else at the
same time.
Reasoning skills ability to defend argument using logical and systematic thinking based on sound evidence
Do you make best use of a wide range of sources from books and articles when presenting arguments in essays and seminars?
When completing marketing units, I have gathered precise information from different companies websites. This allowing me to efficiently argue
my point of how different organisations function in different ways. An example could be the different ways in which companies train their staff.
Reflection ability to reflect on and critique own performance
Do you make use of feedback received from one assignment to help you plan the next assignment? Do you regularly take dedicated time out
to reflect more deeply on your learning? Are you able to accept and learn from failure in a positive manner?
When receiving back referred assignments, I always analyse where it is I have made a mistake. This has allowed me to make notice if I ever
make the same mistake again in a different assignment and solve the problem before handing the assignment in.
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
These are very specific statements and you should be able to provide the required evidence. The kinds of questions you should be asking
yourself are: - Do you use a timetable to organize assignments and prepare for exams?, Do you use a diary to record times and locations of
classes and adviser of study sessions? Are you fully aware of how you learn most effectively and make full use of the current range of
learning opportunities available to you? etc.
As part of my work experience I have created a journal/timetable that involves recording and logging on data of what I have done on placement
on each day. While being on placement, I have become aware of the different types of departments that I am able to help and contribute towards.
This has allowed me to learn from different learning opportunities presented to me from different employees.