Module 104 VE2: Part Two – Transferable skills and employability analysis

This module addresses two of the most common assessment processes a vocational evaluator will likely encounter: the transferable skills analysis and the employability assessment. These two assessments are somewhat similar in their construct but serve different purposes.

This module is divided into two sections:

Part A – Transferable Skills Analysis
After successful completion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define Transferable Skills Analysis (TSA) and its components;
• Define what a skill is and the 3 major category of skills;
• Identify the most effective times to utilize a TSA;
• Identify the components of a TSA;
• Identify ethical considerations;
• Identify resources and tools to conduct a Transferable Skills Analysis; and
• Identify methods to determine earning potential based on transferable skills and job availability in the individual’s geographic area.

Part B – Employability Assessment
After successful completion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Define Employability Skills and its components;
• Identify methods to assess employability skills;
• Identify documents needed for review;
• Define types of assessments (i.e. medical, functional, vocational, and ergonomic);
• Describe how to conduct a Job Analysis;
• Describe how to conduct a Labour Market Analysis; and
• Identify the resources helpful in conducting a Job and Labour Market Analysis.

CEU Hours: 4