Systems and tools for competence assessment in the Czech Republic.

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1 Systems and tools for competence assessment in the Czech Republic

2 National system of professions 2

3 National system of professions Online catalogue of occupations - continuously developed. The information you need to know about professions applicable at the Czech labour market: job description required qualification necessary professional skills and knowledge and others The complete information required for description of professional qualifications, which forms the National system of qualifications (NSK). Communication tool for all players of the labour market and for strategic human resource s management in the companies. 3

4 National system of professions 2900 descriptions of occupations. 2 sorting categories: Horizontal 48 professional guidelines (engineering, construction, management, operational and personal services); Vertical 8 qualification degrees (compatible with EQF). Link to the CZ-ISCO (based on the international classification of ISCO-08). Competency model: Soft skills; Generic hard skills; Specific hard skills - knowledge and skills. 4

5 Competency model of NSP Soft skills: Effective communication Cooperation Creativity Flexibility Meeting customer needs Performance Autonomy Problem solving Influencing other Planning and organisation of work Lifelong learning Active approach Cope with stress Discover and orientation in information Leadership Independent of specific skills, transferable and applicable across disciplines. 5

6 Competency model of NSP Generic hard skills: Computer skills Ability to driving a car Numerical ability Economic awareness Legal awareness Language competence in Czech Language competence in English Language competence in another foreign language Professional requirements, which are not related to a specific profession. Specific hard skills: Knowledge (principles of the tax system and types of taxes) Skills (processing documents for billing for performed services, compilation of financial statements) 6

7 Description of occupation in NSP Characteristics quick definition of the occupation Working activities Working conditions Qualifying requirements - appropriate training (education) The required competencies (SS, GHS, SHS) Health conditions CZ ISCO Vacancies 7

8 Project: National system of professions The development of a national system of professions and of the sector skill councils as a tool to influence employers ' human resource development in the Czech Republic. The Contracting Authority: Ministry of labour and Social Affairs Supplier: The Union of industry and transport of the Czech Republic Economic Chamber of the Czech Republic TREXIMA, spol. s r. o. Term of the project: 12/ /2012 8

9 National system of qualifications 9

10 National system of qualifications List of nationally accepted qualifications in the Czech Republic. Detailed description of the demands for the specific qualifications allowing their acceptance by law. NSK describes qualifications in terms of requirements for performance of work, while also determines the procedures and criteria that can check whether the person fulfils the requirements. The foundation stone for the implementation of Law No. 179/2006 Coll. on verification and acceptance of further education. 10

11 National system of qualifications 400 professional qualifications in 8 qualification degrees (compatible with EQF). Allows people to recognize the skills, regardless of what kind of way are acquired (at school, at the course, in practice,...). Upon passing the exam from the professional qualifications by authorized person, the candidate receives a certificate with a nationwide effect. Consists of an alternative path to the acquisition of qualifications for specific occupations (alternative to the school education). The examples of professional qualifications: Glass painter, Diver, Gravedigger, Assistant hair stylist, 11

12 Description of professional qualification Qualifying standard The list of skills that are necessary for the exercise of the profession. Proving standard Specifies how to verify whether the candidate for a certain professional qualifications meets the requirements (competencies) laid down on this qualification in its Qualifying standard. Part A Contains criteria for the evaluation of competencies (verbal, written, practical). Part B Provides guidance to the implementation of the exam, the requirements for an Authorized person, the requirements for material and technical equipment necessary for the exam. 12

13 Project: National system of qualifications Ensure engaging employers in the production and updating of the National qualifications system and the operation of the sector skill councils. The Contracting Authority: National Institute of education and the Ministry of education, youth and sports Supplier: The Union of industry and transport of the Czech Republic Economic Chamber of the Czech Republic TREXIMA, spol. s r. o. Term of the project: 02/ /

14 Sector skills councils 14

15 The network of sector skills councils 29 sector skills councils are consortium of prominent representatives of employers, professional organizations and other experts on human resources in various sectors of the economy. They observe the labour market and identify the trends, clearly declare appropriate sector needs, especially in the field of human resource development. Their findings are exactly projected into NSP and NSK with the help of many other experts in the network. 15

16 The network of sector skills councils SSC for agriculture SSC for forest and water management and the environment SSC for food and animal nutrition SSC for mineral extraction and treatment of mineral resources SSC for the textile, clothing and leather industry SSC for the wood and paper industries SSC for glass, ceramics and minerals processing SSC for the chemical industry SSC for mechanical engineering SSC metallurgy, foundry and forging SSC for energy SSC or the construction industry SSC for transport, logistics, postal and delivery services SSC for sales and marketing SSC for catering, gastronomy and tourism SSC for the graphic arts industry, media and information services SSC for the safety and protection of persons and property and safety at work SSC for personal services SSC for other services SSC for management and administration SSC for banking, insurance and financial services SSC for the information technology and telecommunications SSC for crafts and art crafts SSC or the dedicated device SSC for electrical engineering SSC for culture SSC for the judiciary SSC for the armed forces SSC for public service and administration ET for career advice

17 The network of sector skills councils 29 sector skills councils + 1 expert team 343 members of SSC and ET ø 11 members of SSC 1657 memebers of working group SSC The network of sector skills councils has 2000 experts, SSC meet twice every quarter of a year. 17

18 The network of sector skills councils Developing National system of professions make the description of occupations and define right competencies. Developing National system of qualifications make the qualifying and proving standards of professional qualifications. Opening and dealing with sectoral agreements (unique tool for all partners of the labour market who feel the need to influence the development and the use of human resources). 18

19 Thank you for your attention Mgr. Kateřina Trokanová Executive manager of project NSP II TREXIMA, spol. s r.o. trokanova@trexima.cz