Each of the core ODP skills aligns to one of four levels of proficiency and are indicated on our role profiles so you understand how each skill develops. The proficiency levels are aligned with the Government Skills and Curriculum Unit skills taxonomy. They describe the minimum levels of knowledge, experience, behaviour and learning expected.
The four levels are defined as in the table below.

Knowledge  

Awareness

Has a basic knowledge and capability to apply the skills with some or limited support and guidance.  

Working

Actively applies knowledge and skills across a broad range of settings.  

Practitioner

Has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the skills, applying them across the majority of complex work areas.  

Expert

Considered an expert or a role model who consistently demonstrates the skills applying them across a diverse range of new and complex scenarios.  

Skill

Awareness

Is working towards applying the skills more consistently across a range of straightforward scenarios to work more independently.  

Working

Works confidently and independently in more complex scenarios, seeking minimal support where necessary. 

Practitioner

Skilfully adapts approach in different and unique settings, working independently, sharing knowledge and expertise with others and facilitating their learning and development. 

Expert

Takes responsibility for the wider learning of others by championing the development of others. 

As well as needing to demonstrate the skill levels above when you move into SCS the skill level expectations are as follows:

Awareness

As you move into the SCS, there is an expectation that you already have an awareness of all ODP core skills and therefore the minimum expectation is that you would be at Working Level

Working

Newer to role, delivers key services such as direction setting well and understands the importance of setting the agenda for their area.

Practitioner

Has more established experience and is able to demonstrate their influence in shaping delivery and direction beyond their immediate area.

Expert

Exceeds expectations, able to demonstrate impact across the profession and beyond, demonstrating complete leadership.

Learning

Awareness

Engages with formal and informal learning to develop skills.

Working

Has a structured plan to consolidate and develop their skills further, progression is often aligned to a professional body.

Practitioner

Sets learning and development that stretches them professionally, benchmarking themselves alongside peers.

Expert

Has aligned learning, development and CPD to peers and /or a professional body.