The competencies in Interpersonal and civic skills are presented in five strands: Communication, Working with Others, Problem Solving, Self-Management and civic skills. This five-fold distinction is consistent throughout the three levels under review namely:
- the skill of communication develops a sense of care and respect for others and the facility to relate and communicate effectively in the place of work;
- in working with others, Learners are required to contribute to the planning and carrying out of tasks and activities in co-operation with other people;
- problem solving encourages Learners to develop a systematic approach to tackling problems and to reflect on their progress;
- self-management skills foster a sense of personal responsibility for their own actions and behaviour;
- in practising civic skills Learners are encouraged to develop a sense of social responsibility and appreciate the interdependent nature of the world in which they live and work. They also explore the need to work for the environment in particular in their place of work.