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7.3. Skills Clusters
The studywas determined different skills for the job market of 21st century. These skills were
clustered under three categories depending on their level of deficiency:
1. Crucial skills set: These skills are imperative for any graduate who wants to enter in the
labour forces of 21 st century. It considered, as a crucial skills set because without having these
skills graduates will not able to get employed in 21 st century.
List of skills: Technical skills (core skills for specific task), ICTskills, Hands-on experience, Good
communication skills, Negotiation skills
2. Urgent skills set: These skills are important for any graduate who wants to enter in the
labour forces of 21st century. These skills are considered, as an urgent skills set becausewithout
having these skills graduates may face difficulties entering in the job market of 21st century.
List of skills: Analyze & solve complex problem, Influencing skills, Quest for knowledge,
Interpersonal skills, Sincerity, Value and ethics, Language.
3. Reasonable skills set: These skills may require for a particular job in 21st century. Therefore,
graduates of TVET sectors are recommended to achieve these skills before entering in the job
market. These skills are considered, as a reasonable skills set because it will give them (TVET
graduates) an added advantage in the workplace and they will able to take multiple
responsibilities in the workplace.
List of skills: Multitasking, Adaptability, Accounting skills, Timemanagement, Self-management
& competiveness, Positive thinking and attitude, Loyalty, Physical fitness, Leadership and
Teamwork.