The impact of generic competencies on workplace performance

This consolidation study, part of the National Centre for Vocational Education (NCVER) Review of research series, synthesises recent research and evaluation literature on generic skills, with a particular focus on the conceptualisation and piloting of the Mayer key competencies in Australia between 1993 and early 1998. It provides insight into the development of these principles and relates them to broader trends in generic skill development. It also demonstrates industry perceptions of the value of the key competencies and provides examples of approaches used to integrate the key competencies into the activities of training providers and enterprises. As a result of this review, findings from recent research are given, ongoing issues are discussed, and areas requiring further research are identified