Trades
Fencer skills assessment
Fencers set boundaries that must be straight, strong and lasting. This scorecard covers setting out, post installation, panel fixing and gates for residential, rural and commercial fencing.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 7 starting levels
The 12 Fencer skills you can score
These are the default Fencer skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every tradesperson, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Boundary and Setting Out
Marks accurate lines and confirms boundaries before work begins.
Post Hole Digging and Setting
Digs to the correct depth and sets posts plumb in concrete or by ramming.
Rail and Panel Fixing
Fixes rails, palings and panels level with consistent gaps.
Gate Installation
Hangs gates that swing and latch correctly.
Rural and Stock Fencing
Strains wire and builds stock-proof fences.
Pool and Safety Fencing
Installs compliant pool fences and gates.
Metal and Colorbond Fencing
Installs steel fence systems to specifications.
Materials Knowledge
Chooses treated timber, steel and fixings suitable for the site.
Slope and Terrain Handling
Steps or rakes fences to suit uneven ground.
Measuring and Quoting
Estimates quantities and time accurately.
Tool and Equipment Use
Uses augers, nail guns and saws safely.
Neighbour and Client Communication
Manages boundaries and access professionally.
Levels included with Fencer
Fencer starts with 7 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Level” for trades, so tradespeople can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Apprentice Year 1
- Apprentice Year 2
- Apprentice Year 3
- Apprentice Year 4
- Tradesperson
- Advanced Tradesperson
- Supervisor
How Fencer works in SkillScorer
Score
Each tradesperson in a crew is scored on the Fencer skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank tradespeople, compare two side by side, or compare your crews against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Fencer skills need attention. Reports also follow each supervisor's crew.
Fencer scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Fencer scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Fencer scorecard covers 12 skills: Boundary and Setting Out, Post Hole Digging and Setting, Rail and Panel Fixing, Gate Installation, Rural and Stock Fencing, Pool and Safety Fencing, Metal and Colorbond Fencing, Materials Knowledge, Slope and Terrain Handling, Measuring and Quoting, Tool and Equipment Use and Neighbour and Client Communication. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are tradespeople scored in Fencer?
Every tradesperson is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one crew and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Fencer?
Fencer starts with these levels (called “Level” in the app): Apprentice Year 1, Apprentice Year 2, Apprentice Year 3, Apprentice Year 4, Tradesperson, Advanced Tradesperson and Supervisor. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Fencer skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In trades the app talks about tradespeople, crews and supervisors, and you can change any of those words too.
Score Fencer with SkillScorer
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