Common job specifications. Knowledge refers to acquired information necessary to do the job (e.g., principles of nuclear physics). Skills refer to acquired measurable behaviors (e.g., autoclave operation). Abilities refers to natural talents or acquired dexterity (e.g., capacity to lift 200 pounds). L__________
Knowledges, Skills and Abilities
KSA is Human Resources (HR) shorthand for Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. These attributes can be used to describe an individual, a position, or both.