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SKILL LEVELS are very useful indicators, particularly for employers when an employee or a candidate for a new role does not have formal qualifications such as A levels or GCSEs. Our Level chart shows what each level demonstrates in terms of ability achieved, and the qualifications that can be attained.
HOW TO GET THERE
Training for qualifications needs a substantial commitment from the learner - and the more support they can get from those around them, the easier the learning process will be.
Employers can support learners to achieve in many ways. But did you know that if you have an employee who is 16 or 17 and is not yet qualified to Level 2, they have the right to take a reasonable amount of paid time off during normal working hours to study or train towards a qualification? 18 year old employees are also eligible for time off for study or training if they began studying for a relevant qualification at 16 or 17.
To find out how you can help your employees to gain nationally recognised certificates appropriate to their job role or for more information about time off for study or training, call The SkillWorks Gateway on 0845 602 0062
| LEVEL 5 Demonstrates: ability to increase the depth of knowledge and understanding of an area of work or study, responding to complex problems and situations; a high level of work expertise and competence in managing/training others – equivalent to postgraduate qualifications |
| LEVEL 4 Demonstrates: specialist learning involving detailed analysis or a high level of information and knowledge in an area of work or study; appropriate skills for people working in technical and professional jobs and/or managing and developing others – equivalent to degrees |
| LEVEL 3 Demonstrates: ability to gain or apply a range of knowledge, skills and understanding at a detailed level; appropriate knowledge if you plan to go to university, work independently or supervise and train others – equivalent to A levels |
| LEVEL 2 Demonstrates: good knowledge and understanding of a subject; ability to perform a variety of tasks with some guidance or supervision; equivalent to GCSE grades A*- C. Signing the Skills Pledge gives your commitment to supporting all your employees to reach at least this level. |
| LEVEL 1 Demonstrates: basic knowledge and skills; ability to apply learning with guidance or supervision may be linked to job competence – equivalent to GCSE grades D-G |
| ENTRY LEVEL (Entry to Employment) Demonstrates: basic knowledge and skills; ability to apply learning in everyday situations |