Bimrose, Jenny, Barnes, Sally-Anne, Brown, Alan, Hasluck, Chris and Behle, Heike (2007) Skills diagnostics and screening tools : a literature review. London : Department for Work and Pensions. (Research Report (Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions)).

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Abstract

The policy imperative of increasing the nation's economic competitiveness by up-skilling and re-skilling the workforce emphasises the importance of the accurate and early identification of barriers to employment, together with the need to support adults making transitions into and through the labour market. This literature review examines the evidence on these two separate, but inter-related, areas: skills appraisals measuring individual skill levels; and screening methodologies that help recognise influences on employability. The literature on skills appraisals is limited. Five skills appraisal tools, with robust evidence bases, all developed in the United States, were identified. Additionally, a well-established methodology for career development operates in France, incorporating a skills assessment - the 'bilans de competences'. However, in the UK, limited practice in assessment of adult skills was found, with no one suitable tool identified. In contrast to the literature on skills appraisals, that on screening tools is extensive and developing. Varied approaches have been implemented in various countries across the world. Some have been withdrawn from use, whilst others have thrived. Where tools have been successful, there has been a commitment to continuous quality improvement, sustained investment and policy commitment. In none of the examples identified in the review has the adviser been replaced by a tool. These screening tools are underdeveloped in the UK with existing methodologies, often in the early stages of development, taking delivery beyond an emphasis on placement outcomes. The successful implementation of both skills appraisals and screening tools has important implications for staff capacity and training.

Item Type:	Report
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute for Employment Research
Series Name:	Research Report (Great Britain. Department for Work and Pensions)
Publisher:	Department for Work and Pensions
Place of Publication:	London
ISBN:	9781847122766
Official Date:	2007
Dates:	Date Event 2007 Published
Number:	Number 459
Number of Pages:	150
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access (Creative Commons)
Description:	Report by Warwick Institute for Employment Research, University of Warwick on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions

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