Article 1. The basic concepts used in this Law of the Law on Professional Qualifications

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The following basic concepts are used in this Law:

1) qualification program – a set of measures used to assess the compliance of a candidate applying for recognition of professional qualifications with the requirements of professional standards, and in their absence – with the qualification requirements for the application of knowledge, skills and abilities in certain working conditions using certain equipment, methodology and (or) tools;

2) knowledge – the studied and assimilated information necessary to perform actions within the framework of a professional task;

3) skill – the ability to apply knowledge and skills that allows you to complete a professional task.;

4) informal education – a type of education obtained in the course of daily activities outside educational organizations and organizations providing educational services, and not accompanied by the issuance of a document confirming the results of training;

5) profession – a type of occupation carried out by an individual and requiring certain qualifications to perform it.;

6) the register of professions is a systematized electronic set of information on professions for which professional qualifications are recognized.;

7) a candidate applying for recognition of professional qualifications (hereinafter referred to as the candidate) is an individual who applied voluntarily, independently or at the direction of an employer for recognition of his professional qualifications.;

8) professional qualification – the degree of professional training that characterizes the possession of competencies required to perform work functions in the profession.;

9) recognition of professional qualifications is a procedure for evaluating and deciding whether a candidate meets the requirements of professional standards, and in their absence, qualification requirements.;

10) the Professional Qualifications Recognition Center (hereinafter referred to as the recognition center) is a legal entity accredited in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which recognizes professional qualifications.;

11) a one–time voucher for the recognition of professional qualifications (hereinafter referred to as a one–time voucher) is an electronic document provided to registered unemployed persons and certifying their right to undergo the procedure for the recognition of professional qualifications in a profession included in the register of professions, free of charge;

12) the authorized body in the field of recognition of professional qualifications (hereinafter referred to as the authorized body) is the central executive body responsible for the management and intersectoral coordination of the recognition of professional qualifications within the limits provided for by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.;

13) professional qualification recognition document – a document certifying the candidate's professional qualifications meet the requirements for performing work functions in a particular profession;

14) professional standard is a written official document that establishes general requirements for knowledge, skills, work experience, taking into account formal and (or) informal and (or) informal education, the level of qualifications and competence, content, quality and working conditions in a specific field of professional activity.;

15) The National classifier of Occupations of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a standardization document reflecting the names of occupations used in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan and classifying them according to the level and specialization of skills in accordance with the type of work performed.;

16) competence – the ability to apply skills that allow performing one or more professional tasks that make up a work function;

17) skill – the ability to physically and (or) mentally perform individual individual actions within the framework of a professional task;

18) the applicant is a legal entity that has applied for accreditation to carry out activities for the recognition of professional qualifications.;

19) sectoral state bodies – state bodies that provide leadership in the relevant field (branch) of public administration;

20) The national qualifications system is a set of legal and institutional instruments and mechanisms for regulating and coordinating the demand for qualifications from the labor market and the supply of qualifications from the education system, including the information;

21) non–formal education is a type of education planned, organized and carried out by organizations that provide educational services, provided without regard to the place, time and form of study, and accompanied by the issuance of a document confirming the results of training.

The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 4, 2023 No. 14-VIII SAM.

This Law regulates public relations in the field of recognition of professional qualifications within the framework of the National Qualifications System.

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