Generic Skills
Generic Skills
Generic skills are embedded within all subjects and are essential for learning and workforce
prepare them for lifelong learning. These skills equip learners with the ability to adapt to change
and navigate life’s challenges in the 21st century.
The key generic skills include:
Communication
i) Listening attentively and with comprehension
ii) Talk
iii) Reading accurately and uently
iv) Writing and presenting information coherently
v) Using a range of media to communicate ideas
Mathematical Computation
i) Using numbers and measurements accurately
ii) Interpreting and interrogating mathematical data
iii) Using mathematics to justify and support decisions