SDF Module 2: Where Skills Are — and Aren’t
Training only makes sense when you know what skills are missing — and which ones are already in place.
In this module, you’ll learn how to identify the actual skillsets needed in your organisation — not just what job titles imply. We’ll explore how to work with job profiles, performance feedback, and day-to-day realities to uncover real learning needs.
🎯 Use this module if you’re responsible for skills audits, WSP submissions, or building a training plan that actually reflects your workforce.
Summary / Objectives :
You can’t close a skills gap if you haven’t defined what competence looks like.
This module helps you analyse current capabilities by going deeper than job descriptions — and surfacing the gaps that impact operations, compliance, or growth.
What You’ll Learn:
The Role of Job Profiles in SDF Work
Using existing job descriptions — or creating basic ones
Aligning tasks, outputs, and competencies
Spotting out-of-date or missing data
Going Beyond Paper
Observations, interviews, and manager input
Gathering informal data: complaints, delays, or workarounds
Understanding what’s happening on the floor
Mapping Skills to Business Strategy
Identifying core skills by department or function
Matching workforce readiness to upcoming goals
Flagging high-risk capability gaps
Common Mistakes to Avoid:
Relying only on documents without asking questions
Confusing job knowledge with job competence
Skipping role-specific analysis (not all gaps are company-wide)
What to Do Next:
Download the Skills Mapping Template
Review current job roles vs actual activities
Watch Module 3: Designing a Fit-for-Purpose Training Plan