SACSA - Key Competencies

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Key Competencies

KC1 collecting, analysing and organising information
  • establishing the purpose for collecting information and identifying possible sources
  • locating, selecting and organising relevant information
  • critically analysing information for relevance, bias and accuracy
  • critically evaluating sources and methods of obtaining information
KC2 communicating ideas and information
  • identifying purpose, audience and context
  • selecting appropriate forms and styles of communication
  • communicating clearly and coherently
  • revising and adapting communication in response to feedback
KC3 planning and organising activities
  • identifying and clarifying goals
  • planning and prioritising activities
  • managing time and resources effectively
  • reviewing progress and work quantity, adjusting plans to achieve goals
KC4 working with others and in teams
  • clarifying purposes and objectives to be achieved by working with others
  • establishing a consensus on individual roles and responsibilities taking into account different roles and perspectives
  • effectively contributing and interacting to achieve the team goal
  • evaluating one's own and the team's performance in achieving the goal
KC5 using mathematical ideas and techniques
  • clarifying objectives and selecting mathematical ideas and techniques
  • judging the precision and accuracy required
  • applying mathematical ideas and techniques to achieve and appropriate outcome
  • checking that the outcome makes sense in tis context and evaluating the process
KC6 solving problems
  • clarifying and defining the problem
  • exploring possible strategies
  • applying strategies to achieve appropriate outcomes
  • evaluating the efficiency of the processes and outcomes
KC7 using technology
  • clarifying the purpose for the use of technology
  • selecting suitable technology and using it effectively, responsibly and safely
  • applying and adapting technology to different situations
  • evaluating the process and the outcome for efficiency and suitability