How SFIA works

LEVELS

People exercise skills at different levels. SFIA recognises seven levels of professional skill. The levels range from 1 at basic entry to 7 at a very senior level, normally in a large organisation.

Each level has a short tag that summarises the essence of the level, and a full generic definition that is independent of the skills definitions.

The tags are:

1. Follow
2. Assist
3. Apply
4. Enable
5. Ensure/advise
6. Initiate/influence
7. Set strategy/inspire/mobilise

Each level is fully described by information under each of these four headings:

• autonomy
• influence
• complexity
• business skills