Application areas of an occupational qualification standard

Estonian occupational qualification standards are:

• basis for compiling curricula and training programmes which meet the requirements of the labour market;
• basis for assessing competence;
• a useful tool for employers when promoting and describing jobs, recruiting employees, writing job descriptions, defining staff’s qualifications requirements, planning training;
• a tool to help an employee understand their current skills levels and deficiencies, provides opportunities for planning their development and career, and is a basis for lifelong learning;
• a tool for trainers, learners, parents, advisors and other stakeholders when gathering information and intelligence on labour market trends;
• the basis for comparing occupational qualifications certificates internationally.

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