Transferable skills analysis in vocational rehabilitation: Historical foundations, current status, and future trends

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Patrick L. Dunn, | Bruce S. Growick,

Affiliations: The University of Alabama, 318 Graves Hall, Box 870231, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487, USA. Tel.: +1 205 348 5174; Fax: +1 205 348 7584; E-mail: pdunn@bamaed.ua.edu | Rehabilitation Services, The Ohio State University, 356 Arps Hall, 1945 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43210, USA. Tel.: +1 614 292 8463; Fax: +1 614 292 4255; E-mail: growick.1@osu.edu

Abstract: The analysis of transferable skills is a common procedure in the vocational assessment of individuals with disabilities who have work experience. Although the application of transferable skills analysis has gained broad acceptance within the rehabilitation profession, there is little research concerning its validity and utility. This article a) reviews the concepts which form the basis of transferable skills analysis and b) highlights the need for future research on this widely used approach to vocational assessment.

Keywords: transferable skills analysis, vocational assessment

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 79-87, 2000