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Understanding the Ethiopian Occupational Standard

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Occupational Standards (OS)

Defines the competencies that a person must possess to be able to perform and be productive in the world of work It is composed of units of competence that define a particular scope of work resulting in a product, service or decision
It is developed by industry experts or practitioners who are in the industry for so many years

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The OS and ETQF

When the OS is developed they are also matched with the Qualification Framework, the Ethiopian TVET Qualification Framework (ETQF) This is to determine the level of qualification as defined in the framework The ETQF described the scope and composition of qualifications and degree of responsibility a qualified person can assume in the workplace

ETHIOPIA TVET QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK

The ETQF rationalizes all TVET into a single nationally recognized qualification. It defines the different occupational qualification levels to be awarded. The levels detail the scope and composition of qualifications and degree of responsibility a qualified person can assume in the workplace. It describes the five levels of Ethiopian TVET Qualifications
ETQF Level TVET Level Descriptor

National TVET Certificate I

Ability to apply basic general knowledge and basic skills Competence to work on a defined range of activities under routine and predictable conditions Ability to carry out simple tasks Work under direct supervision Operational environment context is characterized by a low value of complexity, interconnection, transparency and dynamics as well as high degree of stability.

LEVEL DESCRIPTORS

ETQF Level

TVET Band Level

Descriptor

National TVET Certificate II

Ability to apply basic cognitive and practical skills Competence to work in a range of varied activities in a clearly defined range of context Ability to use relevant information and solve routine problems using simple rules and tools Work under supervision but with some autonomy General environment situation is characterized by an average value of interconnection and by a low value of dynamics Ability to apply a range of cognitive and practical skills Competence to work in a range of roles in a variety of context Ability to solve problems by selecting and applying basic methods, materials and information Assume responsibility for completion of work tasks and some leadership in solution of specific problems General environment situation is characterized by high value of interconnection, in-transparency and dynamics

National TVET Certificate III

ETQF TVET Level Level

Descriptor

Ability to apply expertise in a range of cognitive and practical skills Competence to work on a broad range of varied activities and in a wider variety of context most of which are complex and non-routine Ability to generate solutions to a specific problems in a field of work National TVET Supervise the routine work of others and some responsibility for evaluation and improvement of work activities Certificate IV Provide leadership and guidance when organizing activities of self and others General environment situation is characterized by a considerably high degree of interconnection, in-transparency and dynamics

Ability to apply expertise in a comprehensive range of cognitive and practical skills Ability to develop creative solutions to abstract problems Level of task involve management and supervision in context of National TVET work where there is unpredictable change Certificate V Level of responsibility involve review and develop performance of self and others General environment context is characterized by a very high degree of complexity, inter-connection, in-transparency and dynamics

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OS vs. Assessment and Certification

Assessment and certification system is the means of determining if the person possessed the required competencies stated in the occupational standard. It does not discriminate whether one acquires the competencies inside or outside the TVET system.

Occupational Standard

Units of Competence

Earned

NC III/ CC

Assessment

Qualification

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Assessment and Certification Development Process

Industry Experts Industry Experts Supported by supported by Competent TVET TVET Teachers/Trainers Trainers/ Teachers

Industry Experts
and competent teachers/trainers

INDUSTRY

Development of OS

Development of Assessment Tools

Accreditation of Assessors and Assessment Centers

Industry Core Assessors

NOQC
Qualification Level

Certification

Conduct of Assessment

Orientation of AC Manager and Staff

Training of Assessors