Difference between revisions of "Generic Skills"

{{Term|GENERIC SKILL|Refers to any kind of skill, employability, or life-skill which is not specific to work in a particular occupation or situation, but is important for work, education and life generally. It is generally supposed to contribute to [[Lifelong Learning|lifelong learning]]. It can change over time and will vary with different priorities but generally encompasses the following elements: reading, writing and arithmetic; listening, speaking, and thinking; time and project management; information skills; design and presentation; problem identification, definition and solving; personal [[Knowledge|knowledge]]. <ref> [http://www.swap.ac.uk www.swap.ac.uk] (5 March 2008), [http://www.dest.gov.au www.dest.gov.au] (07 July 2008) </ref>}}