Terminology Skills & Training

(S&T) Skill

• Definition - The skill is the element in a skill matrix employees can be qualified on. Each skill can optionally be split in different "proficiency levels"

• Examples - First aid (safety), Replacing bearings (maintenance), change over cleaning (food safety), change management (leadership), ...

• Configuration - A skill can be created via Settings › Skills & Training › Skills

(S&T) Proficiency scale

• Definition - (up to) 5 step scale to distinguish between competency levels

• Examples - (3 levels) Beginner, Advanced, Trainer or (5 levels) Awareness, Knowledge, Basic, Skilled, Expert

• Configuration - A proficiency scale can be created via Training › Proficiency scales

(S&T) Skill categories

• Definition - Grouping of skills in functional categories for filtering and reporting

• Examples - Safety, Human Resources, Quality, Leadership, Food Safety, Operational Excellence, ...

• Configuration - A skill category can be created via Settings › Skills & Training › Skills categories

(S&T) Skill block

• Definition - Grouping skills simplifies the administration of skill needs and reporting

• Examples - Onboarding, Machine X operations, Safety, ...

• Configuration - A skill block can be created via Settings › Skills & Training › Skills blocks

(S&T) Profile

• Definition - A predefined list of skills and/or skill blocks to acquire. Drives consistency and scaleability in administering skill needs

• Examples - Operator, Forklift Truck Driver, Process Operator,...

• Configuration - A profile can be created via Settings › Skills & Training › Profiles

(S&T) Profile group

• Definition - Combination of profiles. Used in communication & permissions

• Examples - Department X, Blue collars, Management, First Level People Leaders,...

• Configuration - A profile group can be created via Settings › Skills & Training › Profile groups

(S&T) Courses

• Definition - The structured and predefined way to qualify for a skill

• Examples - First Aid, Operational excellence, Labo operations, ...

• Configuration - A course can be created via Training › Courses

(S&T) Learning paths

• Definition - A guided approach and sequence to acquiring skills

• Examples - New hire onboarding, First Time Manager, Junior Graduate Program, Problem Solving Methodology,...

• Configuration - A learning path can be created via Training › Learning paths

(S&T) Positions

• Definition - The (in)formal building blocks for a structure of a manufacturing site

• Examples - Packing operator Line X Team A, Technician Team B, First Aider,...

• Configuration - A position be created via via Training › Positions

(S&T) Teams

• Definition - The (in)formal grouping of positions of a manufacturing site

• Examples - Packing Team A, Center of Excellence X, ...

• Configuration - A team can be created via Training › Teams

(S&T) Catalogue

• Definition - Place where one can filter all the courses

(S&T) Skill Matrix

• Definition - Reporting in table format of skill status by person