Sectoral Qualifications Framework for the Construction Industry (SQFC)
Overview
Country:
Poland
Level of Outreach:
National
Field of Interest(s):
Energy Efficiency, Digitalization, Circular Economy, Health and Safety, Promotion of the attractiveness of the Construction Industry, Facilitation of the mobility in Europe
Supported By:
EU
Description
Creation of the Sectoral Qualifications Framework considering all phases of the investment process in construction, as well as contexts corresponding to the specifics of various types of activity
Project implemented under an IBE public contract. Creation of SRK-Bud (Sectoral Qualifications Framework) taking into account both all phases of the investment process in construction (being sectoral determinants) as well as contexts corresponding to the specifics of various types of activity The main principle adopted in establishing sectoral qualifications frameworks is that they are developed by the sector for the sector. This means that the broadest range of stakeholders were involved – companies from the sector, industry chambers and organisations, representatives of higher education and professional bodies, as well as regulatory authorities. Developing a framework started with discussions on the competences and standards of a given sector, enabling industry representatives to exchange information. Industry stakeholders are therefore both the creators as well as the recipients of the solutions found in the resulting sectoral framework. Key competences were then adopted as the basis for developing detailed SQFC level descriptors. Here, sets of knowledge, skills and social competence of separate professional tasks were analysed. SQFC level descriptors include the key competence groups required for working in the construction industry and relating to the most important qualifications awarded in the sector. It was determined that SQFC will cover seven levels of qualifications (levels 2 to 8 of the Polish Qualifications Framework) SRK-Bud currently is implemented as a part of Integrated Qualifications System in Poland.
Project/Initiative Data
Start Date:
20161215
End Date:
20171030
Total Budget:
€ 60000
Phases:
1) development of the substantive concept of the SQFC draft;
2) preparation of a preliminary SQFC draft;
3) consultation and verification of the initial framework draft with a broad array of industry representatives, ending with the adoption of a final draft of SQFC;
4) development of tools to support users of the SQFC − instructions, recommendations and additional materials.
Partners
Confederation of Building and Real Estate (leader), Trade Union Budowlani, Institute for Sustainable Technologies
Aim
Development the Sectoral Qualifications Framework in Construction based on Polish Qualification Framework and EQF
Outcomes
Results of the project/initiative:
Methodological concept
Impacts/Outcomes 2:
SQF structure – characteristics of levels (contex and phases)
SQF publications available in Polish and English
Impacts/Outcomes 3:
Instructions and recommendations for stakeholders and users
Policy/Initiative
Other:
The framework, after elaboration, was recommended by the Sectoral Council for Competence and included in the Integrated Qualification System. It is in legal circulation and new market qualifications are created based on its characteristics.
Recommendations
Training:
- Possible uses of SQFC by institutions describing qualifications and/or providing education and training programmes - instruction
- Possible uses of SQFC by training institutions - instruction
Career Moves:
Possible uses of SQFC by validation institutions and awarding bodies - instruction
Mobility:
The ability to compare qualification levels against other EU countries
Entrepreneurship Opportunities:
Possible uses of SQFC by employers and employees - instruction
Other EQF-Level:
Possible uses of the Framework as a tool for creating sectoral public VET policy – recommendation for Ministry
Organisation & Contact
Organisation:
Non-Profit, Private
| Name of Organisation | Trade Union Budowlani |
|---|---|
| Role | partner |
| Address | Mokotowska st 4/6; 00-641 Warsaw |
| Coordinator E-Mail | budinfo@zzbudowlani.pl</a> |
| Coordinator Website | http://kwalifikacje.edu.pl/sektorowa-rama-kwalifikacji-w-budownictwie-srk-bud/</a> |
| Name of the Project/Initiative Coordinator | Jakub A. Kus |
| Additional Contact | |
|---|---|
| Contact Phone | +48 22 8256066 |
| Contact Email | jkus@zzbudowlani.pl</a> |