What is 'skills conditionality' ?

suddste

First of all, I'm new here, so sorry if this has been posted many times before - I couldn't find anything recent.

I've been referred by my adviser for a 'Skills Conditionality' interview and initial assessment. It lasts for 3 hours on one day and 9 - 5 on the second day.

Just want to know what's involved in it really. From what I've read, its for people who don't have some basic skills, but I have a degree so not sure why I've been put on it.

Thanks.

soupdragon10

I don't think it's just about basic skills, but a look at your overall skills in the labour market. May include a look at your CV, interview techniques, computer skills etc (including using the Universal Jobmatch system).


I think content varies from provider to provider, but may be worth taking along your CV if you have one already.

busy_mom_2

Skills conditionality is a variety of courses that may improve your skills, once referred they are mandatory. You have a say in some of the courses such as FLT or retail etc but basic onces such as C.V or computer training your adviser may feel will improve your employment prospects.
You normally go for an IPI ( inital assement) and then issued with a start date.
What exactly have you been referred for?

suddste

busy_mom wrote: »

Skills conditionality is a variety of courses that may improve your skills, once referred they are mandatory. You have a say in some of the courses such as FLT or retail etc but basic onces such as C.V or computer training your adviser may feel will improve your employment prospects.
You normally go for an IPI ( inital assement) and then issued with a start date.
What exactly have you been referred for?

Yes I have an initial assessment. One day seems to be the assessment, and the other seems to be the training. I don't know what skills could be improved, I have a degree after-all?

ohreally

suddste wrote: »

I don't know what skills could be improved, I have a degree after-all?

Perhaps attitude and develop a sense of humility.

topaztiger1983

Obviously that degree is getting you nowhere if your on JSA, after-all, Maybe your job expectations are too high

I have a GNVQ in ICT, but I work at KFC

Its not rocket science to know that if you aren't finding work then maybe it's time to stop living on that degree, and get a entry-level job

soupdragon10

Having a degree doesn't automatically make you employable. I have seen some truly awful CV's put together by graduate (and one or two PhD students as well).


Do not assume that having a degree means that you are a efficient and effective job hunter, and the Jobcentre will want to make sure that you have the skills and abilities needed to get a job.
Your degree only qualifies you in your particular field, not in the field of job hunting.

jobbingmusician

And not in the field of management speak.

Am I the only one who feels like vomiting when they encounter phrases like 'skills conditionality'?

sh0597

Basically you have your time wasted and then the government hands over a large wedge of public money to a "training provider".

2gorgeousgirls

suddste wrote: »

Yes I have an initial assessment. One day seems to be the assessment, and the other seems to be the training. I don't know what skills could be improved, I have a degree after-all?

I have worked with people all of my working life (over 30 years) and believe me a degree is not the be all and end all. In work you require other skills which is why you are are being referred for an assessment to see if there are any areas where you would need a bit of help/improvement.

I have come across many people with a degree who have poor communication skills, social skills, the ability to work in a team, etc. I also have to say that several of them have had absolutely no common sense.

A degree only means you have a level of education in a particular area. There is so much more to getting a job (and keeping it) than having the right qualifications.

Go along to the assessment and if they suggest any areas which they feel can be improved then go for it, you never know you may learn something.

pmduk

suddste wrote: »

I have a degree after-all?

Many graduates have no employable skills whatsoever.