Boatbuilding
Administrative Support
The following are examples of job functions for an Administrative Support role that demand some level of proficiency with digital tools, devices, and systems:
- Processing various documents such as Work Estimate Requests (WERs), Defect Advisory Notices (DANs), Warranty Claims, Security Deviations and Hull Surveys
- Helping to maintain and update company policies and procedures, providing professional support, and managing internal company events
- Maintaining payroll and expense records
- Maintaining scheduled reports and department logs
- Maintaining communications with internal and external parties
- Coordinating agendas, sending meeting invitations, booking meeting rooms, and arranging IT resources
Examples of Digital Tools, Devices and Systems for an Administrative Support
- Microsoft Office Suite (Windows OS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- MS Teams, G-Suite, Calendly, and other software applications/ online calendars for scheduling
MS SharePoint or similar applications for document management and storage and collaboration platform - Apple iWorks or Google Docs for sharing online documents
- Zoom, WebEx, MS Teams, GoToMeeting, and similar applications for video conferencing
- MS Outlook, Gmail, Slack, etc. for communication and correspondence
- Electronic document management system (eDMS)/online filing system to store, organize, and manage documents in the form of electronic files
- Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop for content creation, creating or editing office newsletters, developing outreach material for the program, official correspondence
- Internet search, data handling, and processing to create researched notes, and talking points for senior management
- Web applications to perform online transactions for travel bookings
- Human resource management system
- Customer Relationship Management software for scheduling appointments and communication with clients and other stakeholders
- Common office equipment such as printers, scanners, fax, etc.
- Online payment management systems that automate paying vendors and receiving invoices, etc.
Recommended Digital Competency Occupational Profile for Administrative Supports
The following chart provides the recommended Digital Competency Profile for the selected occupation. This chart indicates the level of digital proficiency recommended for this role across a range of competencies. Users can review this chart and compare their digital proficiency levels with the recommended proficiency levels and identify suitable resources to help close any gaps.
| Competency Area 1. Digital Literacy | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level |
| 1.1 Using Systems and Devices | 11 | 11 | 81 – 100% | Advanced |
| 1.2 Searching and filtering digital information | 9 | 9 | 81 – 100% | Advanced |
| 1.3 Analyzing and evaluating digital information | 9 | 5 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate |
| 1.4 Managing and storing digital information | 7 | 6 | 81 – 100% | Advanced |
| 1.5 Creating and editing digital information | 18 | 12 | 61 – 80% | Adept |
| Competency Area 2. Digital Communication | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 2.1 Communicating using digital technologies | 8 | 7 | 81 – 100% | Advanced | ||||
| 2.2 Collaborating using digital technologies | 7 | 5 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 2.3 Transacting using digital technologies | 12 | 9 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| Competency Area 3. Digital Safety | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 3.1 Protecting devices | 10 | 7 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 3.2 Protecting data and privacy | 16 | 11 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 3.3 Managing digital identity | 11 | 6 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||
| Competency Area 4. Digital Thinking | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 4.1 Solving problems in digital ways | 7 | 6 | 81 – 100% | Advanced | ||||
| 4.2 Using netiquette | 5 | 4 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 4.3 Developing digital competencies | 6 | 5 | 81 – 100% | Advanced | ||||
Welder
The following are examples of job functions for an Administrative Support role that demand some level of proficiency with digital tools, devices, and systems:
- Processing various documents such as Work Estimate Requests (WERs), Defect Advisory Notices (DANs), Warranty Claims, Security Deviations and Hull Surveys
- Helping to maintain and update company policies and procedures, providing professional support, and managing internal company events
- Maintaining payroll and expense records
- Maintaining scheduled reports and department logs
- Maintaining communications with internal and external parties
- Coordinating agendas, sending meeting invitations, booking meeting rooms, and arranging IT resources
Examples of Digital Tools, Devices and Systems for a Welder
- Microsoft Office Suite (Windows OS, Word, Excel)
- Internet/Web:
- to locate information, such as equipment and supply specifications
- to review online manuals
- to access training courses and seminars offered by training institutions, unions, suppliers, and employers
- Personal digital assistant (PDA) devices to complete numeracy-related tasks, such as calculating material requirements
- ERP software to maintain records regarding inventory and supplies
- Specialized databases to enter times, query inventories, and locate parts specifications and details of previously completed projects
- Time tracking software to track time and materials
- Equipment with digital/ computerised interfaces such as lifting and control devices, testing devices, robotic welding equipment, etc.
- Email and mobile phone for communication
Recommended Digital Competency Occupational Profile for Welders
The following chart provides the recommended Digital Competency Profile for the selected occupation. This chart indicates the level of digital proficiency recommended for this role across a range of competencies. Users can review this chart and compare their digital proficiency levels with the recommended proficiency levels and identify suitable resources to help close any gaps.
| Competency Area 1. Digital Literacy | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level |
| 1.1 Using Systems and Devices | 11 | 9 | 81 – 100% | Advanced |
| 1.2 Searching and filtering digital information | 9 | 5 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate |
| 1.3 Analyzing and evaluating digital information | 9 | 6 | 61 – 80% | Adept |
| 1.4 Managing and storing digital information | 7 | 6 | 81 – 100% | Advanced |
| 1.5 Creating and editing digital information | 18 | 7 | 21 – 40% | Foundational |
| Competency Area 2. Digital Communication | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 2.1 Communicating using digital technologies | 8 | 6 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 2.2 Collaborating using digital technologies | 7 | 3 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||
| 2.3 Transacting using digital technologies | 12 | 10 | 81 – 100% | Advanced | ||||
| Competency Area 3. Digital Safety | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 3.1 Protecting devices | 10 | 7 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 3.2 Protecting data and privacy | 16 | 12 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 3.3 Managing digital identity | 11 | 3 | 21 – 40% | Foundational | ||||
| Competency Area 4. Digital Thinking | Total number of statements | Total number of applicable statements for the occupation | % Score | Digital Competency Proficiency Level | ||||
| 4.1 Solving problems in digital ways | 7 | 5 | 61 – 80% | Adept | ||||
| 4.2 Using netiquette | 5 | 3 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||
| 4.3 Developing digital competencies | 6 | 3 | 41 – 60% | Intermediate | ||||