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Job Role Mapping Sharon Simpson Skills Development Manager Background to Mapping • Engagement tool – Understand relevance and importance of literacy and numeracy in the workplace • Support Whole Organisation Approach – Embed in workplace practices and people management processes • Training/Organisational Needs Analysis – Efficient and effective use of training budget Stepped Approach • Understanding General Educational Levels • Understanding specifics of the literacy and numeracy curriculum • SMOG Test (Readability scores) • Analysis of Job Descriptions • Skills assessment staff • Detailed mapping of the job role • Identify literacy/numeracy skills gaps Understanding Educational Levels • • • • National Qualifications Framework What the levels mean Translating levels into layman’s language Literacy curriculum/Numeracy curriculum: comprising elements and descriptors with explanations of skills, knowledge and understanding Literacy Curriculum • Nine aspects of literacy: – – – – – – – – Listen and Respond Speak to Communicate Engage in Discussion Reading Text/Comprehension Spelling and Writing Text Grammar and Punctuation x 2 Spelling Handwriting • At Entry Levels 1, 2, 3 and Levels 1 and 2 Numeracy Curriculum • Six aspects of numeracy: – – – – – – Whole Number Skills Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Common Measures Shape and Space Data and Statistical Measures Probability • At Entry Levels 1, 2, 3 and Levels 1 and 2 SMOG Test (Readability) • Review existing company documentation – Highlights potential issues • Readability Tools: Microsoft Word, Web-based automatic tools, SMOG • Not just words: – Font – Layout – Colour Analysis of Job Descriptions Literacy Curriculum Speaking and Listening Listen and Respond Levels Entry 1 E1 Entry 2 E2 Entry 3 E3 Speak to Communicate Level 1 L1 Level 2 L2 Reading Engage in Discussion Text Sentence Writing Word Text Sentence Word Analysis of Job Descriptions Numeracy Curriculum Number Whole Numbers Levels Entry 1 E1 Entry 2 E2 Entry 3 E3 Measures, Shape & Space Fractions, Decimals & Percentages Level 1 L1 Level 2 L2 Common Measures Handling Data Shape & Space Data & Statistical Measures Probability Detailed Mapping Process • • • • • • Standardised approach with questionnaire Skills Assessment of staff Observation in workplace Gather documentation used in the workplace Spiky profile Reflect process in more accurate job descriptions (and easier to read company documentation!) • Develop individual training/development plans Value of Mapping • Improve HR processes/materials: selection, induction, promotion, appraisal • More efficient training/development planning • Support staff retention and motivation • Improve customer service and organisational performance • Support NVQ success and build skills • Link to the Skills Pledge Contact Information Sharon Simpson [email protected] Tel: 01604 233336 Mobile: 07841 234161