Essential Core Skills Chart

Florist Assistnat Profile

Participating employers ranked these essential skills in order of importance. This order may change according to each individual company or employer. The Connecting to Workplaces Project focused on the identified top five skills. Take note that what is of importance to employers may extend beyond the skills, abilities or knowledge LBS programs can provide and may require partnering with other programs.

Essential Core Skills Chart

	HRSDC Essential SKills	Most Important Important
Most Important Important	Writing Skills	Complete work orders	Write notes, directions, instructions	Write names, addresses	Read inventory	Complete simple forms
	Math Skills	Multiply and divide	Work with measurement	Add, subtract with carrying	Solve mathematical problems	Read, write numbers to 1000
	Reading Skills	Read notes, messages, notices	Read, follow instructions, directions	Read company products, services
	Additional Skills	Be artistic	Be friendly, helpful, efficient	Practise good hygiene	Listen, understand information	Take direction appropriately
	Time Management	Work independently	Take initiative	Work with minimal supervision	Organize information, time	Take direction, feedback well

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