Admin Tools: Skill Code

The Skill Code Admin Tool allows users to add, edit, and delete the skill codes and categories that appear in other sections of Avionté including Order Options, Web Portals, and Skills. This tool is also used to link certifications to skill codes.

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Open the Config Skill Code in Admin Tools
Add, Edit, and Delete Skill Codes and Certifications

• Add New Skill Code
• Edit Skill Code
• Delete Skill Code
• Add Certification to Skill Code
• Edit Skill Code Certification
• Delete Certification from Skill Code

Add, Edit, and Delete Skill Code Categories

• Add New Skill Code Category
• Edit Skill Code Category
• Delete Skill Code Category
  
  

Open the Skill Code Admin Tool

1. Navigate to the Start page.
2. Click the Actions menu.
3. Select Admin Tools.
4. Click System.
5. Double-click Skill Code to open the Config Skill Code window.
   
   
   

Add, Edit, and Delete Skill Codes and Certifications

Add New Skill Code

1. Click the ConfigSkillCode tab.  
2. Click the Add New button.
3. In the Skill Code Details section of the Skill Code tab, select a Category from the drop-down menu.
   
   
   
4. In the Skill Code field, enter the name of the new skill code.
   
   
   
5. In the Description field, enter a short description of the new Skill Code.
6. Select options from the Shared By section. See Shared By Options below for detailed descriptions of these options.
   
   
   
7. Click Save.
   
   
   

Shared By Options

Option Name	Description
Select	Skill code is available to users at this branch.
IsJobPosition	Skill code can be selected on the Job Position tab.
IsWebVisible	Skill code will be visible on web portals and available to applicants in the Competencies section of an Application Workflow. See Admin - Application Workflows - Competencies for more information.
IsSkill	Skill code appears in all skill sections throughout Avionté. It is recommended that this remain unchecked if the skill code applies to a specific position and isn't considered a skill required for a job.

Edit a Skill Code

1. Search for the skill code to be edited.
2. Select the skill code from the grid. Its name and description will populate the Skill Code Details fields in the Skill Code tab.
   
   
   
3. In the Skill Code tab, make the desired changes to the Name and Description fields and the Shared By settings as required.
4. Click Save.
   
   

Delete a Skill Code

1. Search for the skill code to be deleted.
2. Right-click a skill code in the grid.
3. Click Delete Skill Code. 
   
   
   
4. Click Yes in the Delete Confirmation window to confirm the action.  
   
   
   
   Note: A skill code cannot be deleted if it is currently in use.  If the skill code that you are attempting to delete is in use, the following error message will be displayed after clicking Yes in the Delete Confirmation window:
   

Add Certification to Skill Code

1. Select the desired Skill Code from the grid.
2. Click on the Certification tab.
   
   
   
3. In the Certification Type field, enter the name of the certification or click on the drop-down menu to select a certification type.
   
   
   
4. Click Save.

Edit Skill Code Certification

1. Search for the Skill Code that has the certification that needs to be edited.
2. Select the desired Skill Code from the grid.
3. Click on the Certification tab.
   
   
   
4. In the Certification Type field, either enter the name of the desired certification type or click on the drop-down menu and select the desired certification type from the list.
   
   
   
5. Click Save.

Delete Certification from Skill Code

1. Search for the Skill Code that has the certification to be deleted.
2. Click on the Certification tab.
   
   
   
3. Right-click the certification to be deleted. The Delete Certification Type pop-up button will be displayed.
   
   
   
4. Click Delete Certification Type.
   
   

Add, Edit, and Delete Skill Code Categories

Add New Skill Code Category

1. Click the Category tab.
   
   
   
2. Click Add New.
   
   
   
3. In the Name and Description fields, enter a name and a brief description of the new Skill Code Category.
   
   
   
4. Click Save.

Edit Skill Code Category

1. Search for the category to be edited.
2. Select the category from the grid. Its name and description will populate the Name and Description fields in the Category Details section.
   
   
   
3. Edit the category name and description as needed.
4. Click Save.
   
   

Delete Skill Code Category

1. Search for the skill code category to be deleted.
2. Right-click the category in the grid. The Delete Category pop-up button will be displayed.
   
   
   
3. Click Delete Category.
   
4. Click Yes in the Delete Confirmation window to confirm the action.
   
   
   
   Note: A category cannot be deleted if it is currently in use.  If the category that you are attempting to delete is in use, an error message similar to the one below will be displayed after clicking Yes in the Delete Confirmation window: