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V Skill HF-D6.3-002 transversal 8 skills

Instructing and explaining

Explains a task or topic so the other can perform it independently, matches the starting level and checks whether the explanation was understood.

How hrmforce measures this

Assessment method
Work sample test · rho 0.33 (SD 0.09)
hrmforce instrument
Work sample test, 360 Feedback
Trainability
high
Demand outlook 2026 to 2030
stable

The candidate performs a representative work sample under standardised conditions.

Behavioural anchors

LevelBehaviour at this level
N1 Guided Demonstrates a simple operation following the instruction card and asks whether the other can copy it.
works under supervision and follows instruction · routine, one variable at a time · own task
N3 Proficient Builds an explanation up in steps, uses examples from the work of the other and has the task performed as a check.
sets own approach and seeks input proactively · several variables, some ambiguity · own team or process
N5 Leading Sets the instruction standard for the entire field and trains others to convey complex material understandably.
sets the standard and the policy · strategic, under high uncertainty · organisation, value chain or profession

N2 and N4 are deliberately not anchored. Raters place them between the anchors, following the O*NET convention.

Underlying skills

These skills inherit the assessment route and the behavioural anchors of this construct.

TSkillDefinitionDemand outlook 2026 to 2030
V Giving on the job instruction
On the job instruction
Explains an action, demonstrates it, has the other repeat it and checks the result. stable
V Adapting explanation to the starting level
Adapting explanation
First checks what the other already knows and then chooses words, pace and level of detail accordingly. stable
V Demonstrating a task
Demonstration
Performs an action slowly and step by step while explaining each step out loud. stable
V Checking understanding
Teach back method
Has the other retell or demonstrate in own words to test whether the explanation was understood. rising
V Creating a step by step guide
Step by step guide
Turns a task into a short, numbered series of actions someone can follow independently. stable
V Clarifying complex material with an example
Using analogies
Uses a comparison, case or image from the other's world to make abstract material concrete. rising
V Delivering classroom instruction
Classroom instruction
Explains material to a group with structure, interaction and a check that everyone follows. stable
V Explaining in plain language
Plain language
Replaces jargon and long sentences with understandable language for people with limited literacy. rising
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