Essential Skills
Skills such as reading, numeracy, document use and working with others are essential for you to succeed in apprenticeship training and in the workplace.
Learn about essential skills and how they are used in the trades. Find out what essential skills you need for your trade, identify your strengths and improve your skills.
Essential skills are the skills needed for work, learning and life. They are used in nearly every job and at different levels of complexity. There are nine essential skills. You can use practical guides, checklists and worksheets to help you recognize your strengths, develop a plan and improve your skills. You can complete them on your own or with the help of an employer or training instructor. For more information on how essential skills are used in different trades, view the Essential Skills Profiles or look at the Occupational Standards for an essential skills summary.What are “Essential Skills”?
Reading
Document Use
Numeracy (Math)
Writing
Oral Communication
Working with Others
Thinking
Digital Technology
Continuous Learning
Essential Skills Tools for the Skilled Trades
Learn How Essential Skills are used in the Trades