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Description of Competencies

 

EQF NQF NSO

 

Description of Competencies

1

Identify work tools, equipment, raw materials, etc.

Carry out tasks according to simple, unchanging instructions

Identify problems which occur while following these instructions 

 

2

Be familiar with materials describing the work to be done

Choose appropriate tools, materials etc. for use in each procedure or method, from among the various options

Evaluate the quality of his or her products or services

Identify problems which occur while following instructions

Carry out instructions in standard situations with a minimum of changes

 

 

 

3

Be familiar with documentation, norms and standards in common use in the field

Select appropriate procedures, methods, tools, raw materials etc. from various options, according to conditions and requirements.

Evaluate the quality of his or her products or services, and those of others

Carry out quality control, determine the causes of deficiencies and decide how to eliminate them

Identify problems which occur while following the selected procedures, determine their causes and decide how to solve them

Carry out selected procedures depending on conditions and requirements including taking into account social, economic, and ecological considerations

Present his or her work, products or services

Direct a small group carrying out simple or supporting activities

4

Be familiar with documentation, norms, standards and regulations in common use in the field

Select appropriate procedures, methods, tools, raw materials etc. from various options, according to conditions and requirements

Evaluate the quality of his or her products or services, and those of others

Carry out quality control, determine the causes of deficiencies and their consequences and decide how to eliminate them

Identify problems which occur while following the selected procedures, determine their causes and implement the required changes to the procedure

Identify social, economic and environmental aspects of any problems which arise

Determine the causes of unusual behaviour from individuals and objects in the workplace

Assess the relevance of technical information

Evaluate the methods of others from the point of view of using them in his or her own work

Carry out selected procedures, with modifications depending on conditions and requirements including taking into account social, economic, and ecological considerations

Use technical information from a variety of sources in problem solving

Make suggestions for improving results

Design simpler analogues of existing procedures and products

Further development of proposals for new products and procedures

Present his or her work, products or services, discuss problems and find solutions and communicate effectively

Direct a small group carrying out selected procedures depending on conditions and requirements

5

Be familiar with documentation, norms, standards and regulations in use in the field to the extent that he or she can explain them to others in standard situations

Select appropriate procedures, methods, tools, raw materials etc. from various options, according to conditions and requirements

Evaluate the quality of his or her products or services, and those of others

Carry out quality control, determine the causes of deficiencies and their consequences and decide how to eliminate them

Identify problems which occur while following the selected procedures, determine their causes and implement the required changes to the procedure

Identify social, economic and environmental aspects of any problems which arise

Distinguish between usual and unusual behaviour from individuals and objects in the workplace, determine causes and context of unusual behaviour, and draw conclusions and formulate proposals

Analyse moderately complex systems, phenomena and processes

Evaluate the relevance of technical information to resolving standard problems

Evaluate the methods of others from the point of view of using them in his or her own work

Carry out selected procedures, with modifications depending on conditions and requirements including taking into account social, economic, and ecological considerations

Independently carry out common technical tasks by standards methods

Solve problems requiring abstraction and employ simple research methods

Use technical information from a variety of sources in problem solving

Integrate several components into complex solutions

Formulate proposals for improvements including proposals for new processes

Design moderately complex procedures and products

Present his or her work, products or services, discuss problems and find solutions, communicate effectively and present convincing arguments

Direct a group carrying out moderately complex technical tasks depending on unforeseen conditions and requirements

6

Be familiar with documentation, norms, standards and regulations in use in the field to the extent that he or she can explain them to others in standard and non-standard situations

Select appropriate procedures, methods, tools, raw materials etc. from various options, according to conditions and requirements

Evaluate the quality of his or her products or services, and those of others

Carry out quality control, determine the causes of deficiencies and their consequences and decide how to eliminate them

Identify problems which occur while following the selected procedures, determine their causes and implement the required changes to the procedure

Identify social, economic and environmental aspects of any problems which arise

Analyse the causes and context of unusual behaviour from individuals and objects in the workplace, draw conclusions and formulate proposals

Analyse moderately complex systems, phenomena and processes

Assess the relevance of technical information

Evaluate the methods of others from the point of view of using them in his or her own work

Carry out selected procedures, with modifications depending on conditions and requirements including taking into account social, economic, and ecological considerations

Carry out fairly complex tasks for which there are no available procedures and methods

Solve problems requiring abstraction

Use technical information from a variety of sources in problem solving

Integrate several components into complex solutions

Propose system improvements

Design fairly complex procedures and products

Solve problems requiring broad theoretical knowledge, use research methods and simple scientific principles

Present his or her work, products or services and justify them in the face of criticism, discuss problems and find solutions, communicate effectively and present convincing arguments

Direct a group carrying out complex technical activities in unforeseen conditions

7

Be familiar with documentation, norms, standards and regulations in use in the field to the extent that he or she can explain them to others in standard and non-standard situations and evaluate whether there is a need for changes in these norms and documents

Plan procedures, methods and the use of tools and materials etc. according to desired results

Evaluate the quality of his or her products or services, and those of others

Carry out quality control, determine the causes of deficiencies and their consequences and decide how to eliminate them

Identify problems which occur while following the selected procedures, determine their causes and implement the required changes to the procedure

Identify social, economic and environmental aspects of any problems which arise

Analyse the causes and context of unusual behaviour from individuals and objects in the workplace, draw conclusions and formulate proposals

Analyse complex systems, phenomena and processes

Evaluate the relevance of technical information and findings from other scientific fields

Evaluate the results of the works of others from the point of view of applying them in his or her own work

Carry out selected procedures, with modifications depending on conditions and requirements including taking into account social, economic, and ecological considerations

Design procedures and methods for the solution of complex problems and coordinate their implementation

Solve problems requiring abstraction and generalisation

Use technical information from a variety of sources and findings from various scientific fields in problem solving

Integrate several components into complex solutions

Propose fundamental systemic changes

Plan and implement new, complex procedures and products

Solve problems requiring broad and highly specialised theoretical knowledge, use research methods and simple scientific principles

Present his or her work, products or services, design new procedures, justify them in the face of criticism, lead discussions of complicated problems and find solutions, communicate effectively and present convincing arguments

Organise and plan complex processes carried out by multiple groups in unforeseen conditions, including strategic decision making

8

NQF Qualification level 7, and

Solve problems requiring innovations of importance to the whole field

Contribute to the dissemination of the results of original research

Develop theories and methods for the most demanding creative activities, including scientific research and development

Present proposed procedures and research results and defend them in the face of criticism, and lead discussions on research and scientific problems

Direct wide-ranging research and development activities

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