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Three Types of Skills Classification

The document classifies skills into three main types: transferable/functional skills, personal traits/attitudes, and knowledge-based skills. It provides descriptions and examples for each type of skill.

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Three Types of Skills Classification

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Three Types of Skills Classification

A skill is an ability to perform an activity in a competent manner.


Skills can be classified into three main types: Transferable/Functional, Personal Traits/Attitudes, and
Knowledge-based. The table below provides a description and examples of each skill type.

Skill Type

Description

Transferable/Functional

Actions taken to perform a task, transferable to different work


functions and industries

Based on ability and aptitude

Expressed in verbs

Examples:

Personal Traits/Attitudes

Knowledge-based

Organize

Promote

Analyze

Write

Traits or personality characteristics that contribute to


performing work

Developed in childhood and through life experience

Expressed in adjectives

Examples:
o

Patient

o
o

Diplomatic
Results-oriented

Independent

Knowledge of specific subjects, procedures, and information


necessary to perform particular tasks

Acquired through education, training, and on-the-job


experience

Expressed in nouns

Examples:
o

Personnel Administration

Contract Management

Accounting

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