Jargon buster

There's a whole new world of terminology, abbreviations and jargon that's specific to each individual sector. So we've put together this glossary to define as many of the terms that you're likely to come across as possible.

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Key Skills - These are general skills that are needed for success in training, work and life in general: Key skills include: communication, application of number, information technology, working with others, improving own learning and performance and problem solving. These can be studied at levels 1 to 4, a unit in personal skills development can also be studied at level 5. Key skills/basic skills also include adult literacy and numeracy which can be studied at entry level and level 1 and 2.