The Learner Capability Framework (LCF) is a matrix of 25 (a 26th was later added) capabilities or transferable skills, e.g., the ability to effectively communicate, that contribute to a graduate’s workreadiness. The Learner Capability Framework works in combination with iamcapable, a web-based platform that serves as an online repository of evidence of meeting a behavioural competency.

While all capabilities contribute to learner success and employability, the purpose of this two-year action research project was to validate the Framework and identify the most important capabilities for graduates’ work readiness.

Among the groups surveyed the most important capabilities for successful graduate entry into the workplace were: ‘Communicates Effectively Verbally’, ‘Displays Effective Interpersonal Behaviour’, ‘Works in Teams’, closely followed by ‘Solves Problems’, ‘Works Independently’, ‘Communicates Effectively in Writing’, ‘Organises Effectively’, and ‘Demonstrates Resilience’.

There was no evidence that the capabilities differed substantially from a Kaupapa Māori perspective. 

For educators, these findings emphasise the importance of developing curricula, and teaching and learning methods that focus on verbal communication skills, interpersonal behaviour, and teamwork. For learners, the findings highlight the importance of being able to provide prospective employers with evidence of these capabilities, by using the iamcapable tool which proved to be an effective and convenient way to track and share verified evidence of capability development.

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Otago Polytechnic (2021). Learner Capability Framework: A validation study. Project Summary.
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