Competence Assessment System in Bulgaria (CASSY)

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1 Competence Assessment System in Bulgaria (CASSY) Sector models Competency catalogue Vania Kirova Bulgarian Industrial Association International Workshop in Bulgaria 1-2 November 2012, Inter Expo Center, Sofia

2 THE PROJECT INVOLVE To enhance labour market adaptability and effectiveness To achieve a better balance of labour market demand and supply 20 leading economic sectors and 10 regions 200 pilot companies 400 members of Sector Skills Councils 20 consultancy agencies Development of Bulgarian Workforce 19 methodologies 400 assessors of competencies trained managers and HR 650 trainings at workplace consultations at workplace KNOW-HOW 20 sector competence models, incl. dictionaries 570 Occupations fully described ( synonyms), incl. about 1800 competencies, behavioral indicators, 20 e-learning courses, 12 assessment tools CONTENT visitors of the project internet portal 81 analyses and surveys in digital library 5900 downloads of publications 2240 subscribers to project e-letter INFORM 2

3 THE STRUCTURE OF SECTOR MODEL Competencies catalogue Key positions Resource catalogue Resources for acquisition and development Assessment resources Service providers Business processes Assessment scale Clusters of competencies Competency Name Type, Cluster(s) Description Performance levels Business process(es) Development paths Assessment tools Description Name (code) Tasks and responsibilities Working conditions Qualification Professional experience Knowledge and skills Certificates Competency profile Competencies Required level Behavioral indicators 3

4 Manage Develop SECTOR MODEL CREATION PROCESS Approve Use NCA Center Sector referent Sector consultant Pilot enterprise NCA Council Sector skills committee Certified assessor Pilot enterprise Establishment of Sector Skills Unit Selection of the sector consultant Analysis of the occupations in sector Approved set of key positions Deep analysis of the occupations in enterprises Detailed description of positions Detailed description of competencies Approved sector model Feasibility survey in enterprises Pilot implementation of the model Pilot assessment of people holding the position Update of the sector model 4

5 STANDARD CLASSIFICATIONS Occupation Qualification Occupation code NQF level Speciality/ profession Educational institutions Bulgarian classification (NKPD) National Qualification Framework NQF Major higher education Universities ILO classification (ISCO) European Qualification Framework (EQF) Specialty in VET VET institutions ESCO State qualification standards 5

6 STANDARD CLASSIFICATIONS in CASSY Competencies Knowledge Skills Development resources 3 basic types Knowledge area Type of skill Development resource type Clusters of competencies Relation with areas in VET/HE education Possible relation with DISCO/ISTP Assessment tool type Possible relation with ESCO Possible relation with O*Net Service provider type 6

7 DEVELOPMENT OF SECTOR MODELS Proficiency levels description Clusters of competencies 0 38 Development resources Behavioral indicators Share of specific competencies (%) Competencies Occupations Data from 1 pilot sector

8 DESCRIPTION OF OCCUPATION Name Electronic engineer NCPO Code => ISCO 2152 Synonyms Purpose of occupation Engineer on maintenance ( ); Engineer, electronic instruments and devices; Engineer, control and measuring instrumentation and automation Ensure production process, ensure efficiency and good technical condition of the automated control systems and machinery; participate in the design and implementation of efficient methods of operation of the equipment Working conditions Moderate physical activity (may be first or second category of work) Noise, Vibration, Incandescent light, work with electrical equipment Education Degree: Bachelor; NQF level: 6B Specialty : Electronics, Automation, Information and Control Engineering University : Technical University Sofia, TU - Gabrovo Professional experience Minimum of 2 years experience as an electrical engineer in the industrial setting 8

9 COMPETENCY PROFILE OF OCCUPATION 9

10 DESCRIPTION OF COMPETENCY Competency - Analytical thinking Definition Type Clusters Processes Behavioral Indicators (5-10/position) Proficiency levels (Likert scale) Development resources Assessment tools Search and investigate relevant sources of information, objectively and critically evaluate complex data, analyze all collected information Core competence Analytical thinking, Attention to detail R&D, Marketing, Sales, Orders processing, Service Recognizes the need for additional information and finds appropriate sources In the research of information reaches the appropriate level of detail Recognizes the key information and prescreens only what is needed Definition of proficiency levels for the competency. E.g. Level 2: Complying with the guidelines of the manager, selects and examines relevant sources of information. Successfully analyzes information related to routine and medium complex activities. Particular trainings, specialized literature, periodicals e.g. "Practical thinking" Eduard de Bono Particular tools e.g. Profile XT, ASK 10

11 PROFICIENCY LEVELS in CASSY Criteria for level definition Level One Level Two Level Three Level Four Individual responsibility and autonomy Limited Medium High Significant Task execution Routine tasks Routine and midcomplexity tasks Routine and Complex Strategically important Need for management and support Management and support Management for complex tasks Support others work Trains others Likert scale 11

12 SECTOR MODELS in CASSY Sector Information Sector competency models Assessment E-learning Development resources Economic profile Competency catalogue Assessment cards Catalog e- learning courses Best practices catalog Sector Skills report Sector models of occupations Basic assessment tools Self-study materials Learning resources catalog Statistical information (BI) Profiles of occupation in enterprise E-portfolio of skills E-tests Assessment tools catalog Intelligent analysis of feedback and dynamics of use Methodology, support, documenting processes Single sign-on system of user identification Hardware and communication infrastructure 12

13 COMPETENCY PROFILE OF THE OCCUPATION IN THE ENTERPRISE Sector model of occupation (SMO) Composition of SMOs of several occupations Competency catalog E-form for creating the occupation competency profile in the enterprise Select elements from SMO; Copy selected elements; Change elements; Add new requirements for knowledges, skills, certificates, qualifications; Add new competency from dictionary or from scratch; Select/add/change behavioral indicator Save in private space in the system Save in structured document Save in text document Feedback and sharing of new or improved competency definitions and behavioral indicators 13

14 COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT Sector model of occupation(s) Selfassessment Report including recommendations for development Competency profile of the occupation in the enterprise Competence assessment card (CAC) 360-degree feedback Results from assessment with CAC Results from 360-degree feedback Register in personal skills profile Learning management system, incl. tests Request for evaluation with selected tool Receive result from assessment 14

15 SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE EDUCATION Summary by speciality from sector competency models Tasks, knowledge, skills, certificates Update of state educational standards and training programs Competency assessment of students/learners Analysis of summarized results of the assessment Update of educational/ training programs Competency assessment of employed Assessment for compliance to professional standard Validation of informally acquired knowledge 15

16 Development of Competence Assessment System in Bulgaria THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! Vania Kirova Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA) tel , (fax) 16