National Adult Literacy Database

Series: Information tools - Now and Tomorrow: Excellence in Everything We Do

Authors: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

This fact sheet, prepared by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), explains how an auto service technician would use Essential Skills to carry out everyday tasks.

For example, an auto service technician would need the Essential Skill of document use to fill out job estimates and warranty forms while writing would be needed to prepare a letter describing damage to a vehicle for use in an insurance or police investigation.

Added: 2013-03-26

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• Compétences essentielles des mécaniciens/mécaniciennes de véhicules automobiles

Series: Information tools - Now and Tomorrow: Excellence in Everything We Do

Authors: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

This fact sheet, prepared by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), explains how a carpenter would use Essential Skills to carry out everyday tasks.

For instance, a carpenter would need the Essential Skill of reading for project specifications and notes on blueprints while the skill of oral communication would be needed to talk with the owner about potential changes.

Added: 2013-03-12

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• Compétences essentielles des charpentiers/charpentières

Series: Information tools - Now and Tomorrow: Excellence in Everything We Do

Authors: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

This fact sheet is one of a series prepared by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) to explain how Essential Skills are used in a particular trade.

In this document, the authors provide examples of how each Essential Skill might be used by a construction electrician. For example, the skill of document use would be needed to read labels on potentially hazardous materials, while computer use is necessary to prepare spreadsheets to estimate costs.

Added: 2012-06-08

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• Compétences essentielles des électriciens/électriciennes (construction)

Series: HRSDC Essential Skills and Apprenticeship - Information tools

Authors: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

This fact sheet is one of a series prepared by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) to explain how Essential Skills are used in a particular trade.

In this one, the authors offer examples of how each Essential Skill might be important for a cook. For example, to illustrate the skill of oral communication, they use the example of a cook talking with servers to clarify orders or explain how to serve a special dish. An example of the skill of thinking is looking at factors like seasonal availability of ingredients and trends in food preferences in order to develop a menu.

Added: 2012-06-15

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• Compétences essentielles des cuisiniers/cuisinières

Series: Information tools - Now and Tomorrow: Excellence in Everything We Do

Authors: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

This fact sheet is one of a series prepared by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) to explain how Essential Skills are used in a particular trade.

In this document, the authors discuss how a hairstylist would use Essential Skills. For instance, the skill of reading is necessary to stay informed about trends by reading trade magazines. Numeracy is essential for measuring such liquids as colouring solutions and peroxides in graduated beakers or for scheduling appointments of varying lengths to minimize downtime.

Added: 2012-06-21

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• Compétences essentielles des coiffeurs/coiffeuses

Series: Awareness Tools - HRSDC

Authors: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

This document offers examples of how an industrial electrician uses Essential Skills on the job. It is part of a series prepared by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC).

The authors provide examples to show how each of the nine Essential Skills might be used in the workplace by an industrial electrician. For instance, oral communication is used when the electrician must talk to several different crews to coordinate repairs and maintenance, while document use is necessary to interpret diagrams to determine where to drill holes to mount panels on a wall.

The series is aimed at helping apprentices understand the skills required in their trade and plan their careers.

Added: 2012-10-26

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• Compétences essentielles des électriciens industriels/électriciennes industrielles

Series: Information tools - Now and Tomorrow: Excellence in Everything We Do

Authors: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

This fact sheet is one of a series prepared by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) to explain how Essential Skills are used in a particular trade.

In this document, the authors look at the role of Essential Skills in the work of an industrial mechanic (millwright), someone who constructs or maintains industrial machinery. For instance, the essential skill of computer use is much more important nowadays because a millwright may use a variety of computer-assisted design and manufacturing programs. Numeracy is essential for using a variety of specialized measurement tools.

Added: 2012-06-25

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• Compétences essentielles des mécaniciens industriels/mécaniciennes industrielles (de chantier)

Series: Awareness Tools - HRSDC

Authors: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

This fact sheet, part of a series prepared by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC), can be used by an apprentice ironworker to learn how Essential Skills are used on the job; discover the skills needed to succeed in the trade; and prepare for a career.

The authors have provided examples of how each of the nine Essential Skills might be used on the job by an ironworker. For example, the skill of numeracy might be used to calculate distances and angles of structures for the accurate placement of materials, while continuous learning could involve attending training for mandatory recertification.

Added: 2012-10-19

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• Compétences essentielles des monteurs/monteuses de charpentes en acier

Series: Information tools - Now and Tomorrow: Excellence in Everything We Do

Authors: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

This fact sheet is one of a series prepared by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) to explain how Essential Skills are used in a particular trade.

This document focuses on the role of Essential Skills in the work of a machinist, who uses machine tools to make or modify parts. The authors note that a machinist would need the skill of document use in order to interpret scale drawings and would need numeracy skills to understand formulas for calculating the placement of holes, sprocket teeth and shaft threads.

Added: 2013-04-02

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• Compétences essentielles des machinistes

Series: Information tools - Now and Tomorrow: Excellence in Everything We Do

Authors: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)

This fact sheet is one of a series prepared by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) to explain how Essential Skills are used in a particular trade.

In this document, the authors focus on the role of Essential Skills in the work of a plumber. Among the examples given, they note that a plumber uses the skill of reading to understand textbooks that explain the science related to plumbing, like the properties of water, metals and alloys. Writing is essential for maintaining a log book or completing an incident report about an accident on the job.

Added: 2013-01-04

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• Compétences essentielles des plombiers/plombières