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Level 2
Job roles at SCQF Level 2 are likely to require the completion of a few limited tasks under close supervision. They will be undertaken in familiar and routine contexts. The job role may involve tasks which support or contribute to the work of other employees. The job holder should be able to follow rehearsed routines with support. It is likely that prompting is required to carry out allocated tasks, either as an individual or part of a team.
| Competencies of job holders at SCQF Level 2 | |
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Scope of Work
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Carries out a limited range of very familiar tasks in everyday context with guidance. |
Degree of Autonomy
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Works on simple routine, familiar tasks under close supervision. |
Processes
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Uses rehearsed stages for problem solving in everyday contexts and takes some account, with prompting, of the identified consequences of action. |
Contribution to Quality
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Exercises substantial autonomy, initiative and leadership in professional activities; exercises significant managerial responsibility for the work of others and for a significant range of resources. |
Skills
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Uses very simple core skills and work-related skills; uses basic skills and materials to carry out a limited range of very simple tasks and to process data and access information; transfers skills from task to task with prompting. |
Knowledge
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Draws on basic general knowledge. |
Personal Development
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Identifies some personal strengths and weaknesses with prompting. |
Job role
Representative Responsibilities
Jobs at this level will involve carrying out very simple and familiar tasks in everyday contexts with prompting. Work will be limited, with frequent directive supervision. The scope for organising or negotiating work will be very limited and the timescales affecting tasks to be completed will be very short-term.
Representative Tasks and Duties
These may include:
- carrying out limited manual tasks which may have an administrative element
- following very simple and immediate procedures with prompting to ensure that routine supplies or resources are available to meet requirements
- assisting colleagues with prompting
- following clearly defined procedures to complete simple tasks
- communicating routine messages in an appropriate manner in response to internal and external service users
Knowledge and Skills
Jobs at this level will require the ability to use very simple communication, numeracy and/or ICT skills with assistance. The ability to follow procedures and to work safely, responsibly and carefully may be important. Prompting will be required.
