Competence Assessment System in Bulgaria (CASSY)

Competence Assessment System in Bulgaria (CASSY)

Vania Kirova Bulgarian Industrial Association International Workshop in Bulgaria 1-2 November 2012, Inter Expo Center, Sofia

Sector models Competency catalogue

www.competencemap.bg

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THE PROJECT 2009-2013-2014

To enhance labour market adaptability and effectiveness To achieve a better balance of labour market demand and supply

INVOLVE

20 leading economic sectors and 10 regions

200 pilot companies

400 members of Sector Skills Councils

20 consultancy agencies

KNOW-HOW 19 methodologies

400 assessors of competencies

2 100 trained managers and HR

650 trainings at workplace

1 000 consultations at workplace

20 sector competence models, incl. dictionaries

570 Occupations fully described (+ 1700 synonyms),

incl. about 1800 competencies, 9 000 behavioral

indicators , 20 e-learning courses , 12 assessment tools

CONTENT

160 000 visitors of the project internet portal

81 analyses and surveys in digital library

5900 downloads of publications

2240 subscribers to project e-letter

INFORM

Development of Bulgarian Workforce


THE STRUCTURE OF SECTOR MODEL

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Competencies catalogue Key positions

Business processes

Assessment scale

Clusters of competencies

Competency

Name

Type, Cluster(s)

Description

Performance levels

Business process(es)

Development paths

Assessment tools

Description

Competency profile

Name (code)

Tasks and responsibilities

Working conditions

Qualification

Professional experience

Knowledge and skills

Certificates

Competencies

Required level

Behavioral indicators

Resource catalogue

Resources for acquisition and development

Assessment resources

Service providers


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SECTOR MODEL CREATION PROCESS

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

Man

age NCA Center

Sector referent

Dev

elo

p

Sector consultant

Pilot enterprise Ap

pro

ve

NCA Council

Sector skills committee

Use

Certified assessor

Pilot enterprise


Occupation

Occupation code

Bulgarian classification

(NKPD)

ILO classification (ISCO)

ESCO

Qualification

NQF level

National Qualification

Framework NQF

European Qualification

Framework (EQF)

Speciality/ profession

Major higher education

Specialty in VET

State qualification

standards

Educational institutions

Universities

VET institutions

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STANDARD CLASSIFICATIONS


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STANDARD CLASSIFICATIONS in CASSY

Competencies

3 basic types


Possible relation with

ESCO

Knowledge

Knowledge area

Relation with areas in VET/HE

education

Possible relation with

O*Net

Skills

Type of skill

Possible relation with DISCO/ISTP

Development resources

Development resource type

Assessment tool type

Service provider type


Occupations

Competencies

Share of specific competencies (%)

Behavioral indicators



Proficiency levels description

10

38

47

786

150

0

0

15

104

70

1800

624

38

416

2011 2012

DEVELOPMENT OF SECTOR MODELS 2011-2012

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Data from 1 pilot sector


DESCRIPTION OF OCCUPATION

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Name Electronic engineer

NCPO Code 2152-6004 => ISCO 2152

Synonyms Engineer on maintenance (2144-6041); Engineer, electronic instruments and devices; Engineer, control and measuring instrumentation and automation

Purpose of occupation

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


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COMPETENCY PROFILE OF OCCUPATION


DESCRIPTION OF COMPETENCY

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Competency - Analytical thinking

Search and investigate relevant sources of information, objectively and critically evaluate complex data, analyze all collected information …

Definition

Core competence Type

Analytical thinking, Attention to detail Clusters

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

Behavioral Indicators (5-10/position)

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.

Proficiency levels (Likert scale)

Particular trainings, specialized literature, periodicals e.g. "Practical thinking" Eduard de Bono


Particular tools – e.g. Profile XT, ASK Assessment tools

R&D, Marketing, Sales, Orders processing, Service Processes


PROFICIENCY LEVELS in CASSY

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Level One Level Two Level Three Level Four Criteria for level definition

Individual responsibility and

autonomy

Task

execution

Need for management and

support

Limited Medium High Significant

Routine tasks

Routine and mid-complexity tasks

Routine and

Complex

Strategically important

Management and support

Management for

complex tasks

Support

others’ work

Trains others

Likert scale


SECTOR MODELS in CASSY

Sector

Information

Economic profile

Sector Skills report

Statistical information (BI)

Sector competency

models

Competency catalogue

Sector models of occupations

Profiles of occupation in

enterprise

Assessment

Assessment cards

Basic assessment

tools

E-portfolio of skills

E-learning

Catalog e-learning courses

Self-study materials

E-tests


Best practices catalog

Learning resources

catalog

Assessment tools catalog

Single sign-on system of user identification

Intelligent analysis of feedback and dynamics of use

Hardware and communication infrastructure

Methodology, support, documenting processes

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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

Feedback and sharing of new

or improved competency

definitions and behavioral

indicators

Save in structured

document

Save in text document

Save in private space in

the system


COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT

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Competency profile of the occupation in

the enterprise

Sector model of occupation(s)

Results from assessment with

CAC Register in

personal skills profile

Learning management

system, incl. tests

Self-assessment

Report including recommendations for development

Results from 360-degree

feedback

Request for evaluation with

selected tool

Receive result from

assessment

Competence assessment card (CAC)

360-degree feedback


SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE EDUCATION

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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


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Development of Competence Assessment System in Bulgaria

Vania Kirova Bulgarian Industrial Association (BIA) tel. 02 980 10 88 , 981 45 67 (fax) [email protected] www.competencemap.bg

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

Competence Assessment System in Bulgaria (CASSY)

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