Skills Recognition Scotland (SRS) pilot: learning insights

Annex A: the SRS Process

Figure 1: The SRS process

Step 1: Orientation

Participant – Information and referral

Employer – Information and invitation to participate

Step 2: Identification

Participant – Review of skills and research of job market

Employer – Advising of skills needed

Step 3: Documentation

Participant – Documenting evidence of Skills and Experience

Employer – Integrating the Skills and Experience Profile into recruitment process

Step 4: Evaluation

Participant – Assessment of evidence of skills against SCQF Levels

Employer – Assisting assessment of specialist skills

Step 5: Certification

Participant – Skills & Experience Profile issued

Step 6: Application

Participant – Use Profile in job applications

Employer – Accept Profiles in job applications

Source: SRS Pilot Project Quality Assurance Handbook

The SRS process:

• integrates evidence of formal learning (i.e., qualifications) and non‑formal/informal learning and experience
• asks participants to identify, describe and discuss in detail the skills they used in their work experience (similar to employment interviews)
• benchmarks the skills against levels in the Scottish National Qualifications Framework - the SCQF
• uses SCQF Level Descriptors contextualised for employers, so participants and employers know what the levels mean