Tools, Assessments, and Training Support

Tools

A series of tools have been developed to help individuals and organizations address workplace essential skills challenges.

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Order the tools

Order print copies online

Order by mail or fax:

Publications/Distribution Unit
HRSDC Communications Branch
140 Promenade du Portage
Place du Portage, Phase IV, Level 10
Gatineau, Québec
K1A 0J9

Fax: (819) 953-7260

Empty essential skills kit folders are also available to help you package the tools and resources that you order. These are available in general (WP-032) and apprenticeship (WP-139) formats. To order online, enter the WP number in the “Departmental Catalogue Number” search field before you check out.

The tools have been organized into three steps to facilitate the improvement of essential skills.

Use these tools to:

  • learn about essential skills and how they contribute to getting and keeping a job and being successful at work;
  • communicate the importance of essential skills; and
  • understand how essential skills are used in the trades.

Use these tools to:

  • better understand essential skills needed for the workplace;
  • help identify essential skills strengths and areas to consider for improvement;
  • ensure workers have the essential skills to get the job done; and
  • inform training and career decisions.

Note: these tools are not formal essential skills assessments.

Use these tools to:

  • support essential skills upgrading;
  • integrate essential skills into the workplace; and
  • enhance existing training programs.