Independent qualification assessment (IQA) is a procedure that helps determine whether an employee has the necessary skills and knowledge for their profession. “The system is functional. People are increasingly undergoing this assessment. For example, in the construction sector. Even the most competent specialists admit that they have to prepare for exams, as some of their knowledge has become outdated. This means they are genuinely improving their qualifications, and therefore, our safety,” Pavel Svistunov, First Deputy General Director of the National Agency for Qualifications Development, shared his opinion with the portal.
The article provides current statistics on IQA: approximately 500,000 people across Russia have already passed professional exams, 46 professional qualification councils are operating, 1,500 examination sites have been opened, and more than 500 assessment centers are functioning.
“National Projects” reported on the mandatory qualification assessment in the construction and elevator industries, and on the ongoing work to introduce mandatory IQC in the housing and communal services sector. Their expertise was shared by Alexey Zakharov, First Vice-President of the National Elevator Union, and Nadezhda Prokopyeva, Deputy Head of the Apparatus of the National Association of Surveyors and Designers, Member of the Council for Professional Qualifications in Engineering Surveys, Urban Planning, Architectural and Construction Design, and Alexander Kozlov, Chairman of the Council for Professional Qualifications in Housing and Communal Services.
“I believe that the IQC should be introduced for all professions associated with increased danger. Further development of the qualification system is to extend the IQC to those who directly interact with consumers. Even hairdressers. So that they first prove that they can not only cut hair, but also disinfect scissors, prepare other tools, and are also familiar with the Law on Consumer Rights Protection,” noted Pavel Svistunov.
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The article provides current statistics on IQA: approximately 500,000 people across Russia have already passed professional exams, 46 professional qualification councils are operating, 1,500 examination sites have been opened, and more than 500 assessment centers are functioning.
“National Projects” reported on the mandatory qualification assessment in the construction and elevator industries, and on the ongoing work to introduce mandatory IQC in the housing and communal services sector. Their expertise was shared by Alexey Zakharov, First Vice-President of the National Elevator Union, and Nadezhda Prokopyeva, Deputy Head of the Apparatus of the National Association of Surveyors and Designers, Member of the Council for Professional Qualifications in Engineering Surveys, Urban Planning, Architectural and Construction Design, and Alexander Kozlov, Chairman of the Council for Professional Qualifications in Housing and Communal Services.
“I believe that the IQC should be introduced for all professions associated with increased danger. Further development of the qualification system is to extend the IQC to those who directly interact with consumers. Even hairdressers. So that they first prove that they can not only cut hair, but also disinfect scissors, prepare other tools, and are also familiar with the Law on Consumer Rights Protection,” noted Pavel Svistunov.
Full text of the article on nationalprojects.rf