ReportCompetence Framework_DEF_19.06.2018

The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. [Project Number: 2017-1-SK01-KA204-035385] 4.1.3. COMPETENCE OF MANAGING TASKS  Planning and organisation: ability to coordinate different tasks; divide and order them by priority in order to accomplish a work plan. The advising implies the need of organisation and sequencing of the proposed objectives.  Analysis capacity: ability to identify and value situations and problems separating and organising the different parts. It involves distinguishing what is a priority and leave some space for what is important. It is the ability of collecting information from the user and its environment as well as getting to know the techniques for the development of collecting information protocol, etc.  Minimising anxieties and ensuring quality standards: monitoring and control of the work and the information by optimising the available resources and making sure the responsibilities are clear. The work of the advisor implies different tasks with the aim of getting the expected result. Every task should be done meticulously and with detail to obtain the quality standards. There is a need to register information in a clear, practice and systematic way.  Flexibility: capacity of adapting and work efficiency in different situations and with different people.  Initiative: identify problems, obstacles and opportunities to reach personal goals. Face different initiatives in customer service to solve problems.  Decision-making: ability to choose from different possibilities and options. The advisor needs to act following an action plan and ensuring all risks are addressed.  Results orientated: aptitude to reach and surpass planned action points by setting demanding but attainable goals and managing properly the resources.  Innovation: ability to adapt to changes in the academic and labour field and reactive to change for innovative solutions. It implies a capacity of adaptation avoiding monotony. 4.1.4. ABILITY OF LEARNING TO LEARN The term learning to learn is popular when talking about schools, education and employability. This competence means acquiring, processing and assimilating new knowledge and skills, as well as seeking guidance and making use of them. We are talking about resisting the bias against doing new things, scanning the horizon for growth opportunities, and pushing yourself to acquire radically different capabilities. That requires a willingness to experiment and become a novice again and again: an extremely discomforting notion for most people. The ability of learning to learn draws on 4 skills: • aspiration • self-awareness • curiosity • vulnerability