Task 3.

2 Skills Audit

Task 2

Task 1 – SKILLS AUDIT ANALYSIS

1. Look at the twelve skills and place them in order of difficulty, with the most difficult
first (you can do this by cutting and pasting them in order):

Motivation and staying motivated

Getting started on work

Memory

Time management

Working with others

Effective use of session time

Speaking in front of people

Presentation skills

Writing skills

Use of IT skills

Reading skills

Evaluating own work

Key Transferable Skills for College

Talking in public
Team Player
Solve problems
Desire to learn

Drive vehicles
Safety conscious
Repair things
Artistic
Draw,Sketch
Expressive

Articulate
Innovative
Communicate verbally
Logical
Remember information
Remember names
Research
Create new ideas
Design
Speak in public
Presentations
Edit information
Write clearly

Task 3 – IDENTIFYING AND APPLYING EFFECTIVE WORKING PRACTICES

Give a brief description of why each of the following nineteen effective working
practices are considered important to the Level 3 Creative Media course. Also grade
yourself out 10 for each one

1 Punctuality – its important to be on time so you can get as much work as you cand
and not fall behind. 5/10

2 Motivation – its important to stay motivated as it reflects in your work. The less
motivated you are the worse the work. 6.5/10

3 Review your work (at end of session or assignment) – allows you to understand
what went well and what could be improved on. 7/10

4 Plan ahead – you’ll be able to focus more on the work itself rather than worry about
having to figure out what to do next. 5.5/10

5 Be organised – allows you to work more efficiently if you know where every thing
is. 7/10

6 Keep promises to colleagues – allows you to build trust with your colleagues which
would benefit you in the future and work better as a team. 8/10

7 Prioritise work – you are able to complete more tasks if you prioritise.

8 If unsure, ask - allows you to work through any issues that may arise
9 Maintain concentration and focus – allows you to work harder at the task at hand.
4/10

10 Watch your language – keeps the workplace professional and keeps the peace.
3/10

11 Give positive feedback to others – allows you to improve your work and gives you
an insight into what other people think. 8/10

12 Share the credit – its important to share credit as it builds trust with others nd
proves you can work as a group 9/10
13 Be a team member – allows you to get work done quicker and more efficiently
8/10

14 Avoid complaining – if you complain youre more likely to lose motivation. 6/10

15 Find a mentor/become a mentor – allows other to get guidance and allows you to
find different ways to work with others. 7/10

16 Effective time management – allows you to get more work done. 4/10

17 Taking a short break – allows you to think over what you’ve done and give you a
chance to regain mental energy 7/10

18 Recognising errors or mistakes – allows you to grow and improve in your work.
7/10

19 Seeing opportunities – allows you to progress in ways you dindnt think you could.