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[QUOTE="LetterRip, post: 6111059, member: 74532"]
I'd judge skill something like the following

level 0) doesn't know the basic rules  and actions
level 1) can read the board and knows what sort of hand they have (flush, straight, two pair) can value bet, and usually only cbet bluffs and desperation bluffs without regard to board texture; or alternatively bluffs far too much; often will have bet sizing tells (big when hits, small or nothing when misses; or vice versa)
level 2) can read weakness in opponents - can multibarrel bluff with reasonable success and check raise bluff;
level 3) can read players that read weakness and deliberately induce bluffs, can use math (pot odds, implied odds) for decision making
level 4) basic range understanding and basic texture understanding - so can be smarter about both bluff catching and bluffing, probably understands stack pot ratio and leverage
level 5) advanced range understanding - can detect imbalances in more spots and find additional bluff spots

Also understanding of defense frequencies; planning hands from the flop; considering all options (ie not just call or fold; but whether raising might be best)
There is additional stuff for tournaments (ICM understanding, tournament bet sizing and survival, understanding how various antes impact stealing sizes )
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