Ministry of Employment Selects 1,522 Process Evaluation-Type National Technical Qualification Training Courses

8,675 Acquisitions Last Year... 40.5% Increase Compared to Previous Year

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[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The Ministry of Employment and Labor announced on the 14th that it has selected 1,522 process-assessment type national technical qualification training courses for 2022.

The process-assessment type national technical qualification is a system introduced in 2015 that grants qualifications based on education, training, and evaluation focused on practical fieldwork, unlike the existing exam-oriented certification which mainly relies on written tests.

Ryu Kyung-hee, Director of the Vocational Competency Policy Bureau at the Ministry of Employment and Labor, explained, "Process-assessment type qualifications are an important means in a competency-centered society that allows individuals to obtain qualifications and perform desired jobs through practical education and training regardless of academic background."

On the same day, the Ministry announced 513 institutions authorized to operate process-assessment type national technical qualification training courses. These institutions passed the review by the National Technical Qualification Policy Deliberation Committee after applying through a public contest.

The number of individuals who obtained process-assessment type national technical qualifications reached 8,675 last year, a 40.5% increase compared to 6,174 the previous year.

It was found that those who obtained process-assessment type qualifications have higher employment rates and wage levels compared to those who obtained exam-oriented qualifications.

Director Ryu stated, "We will strive to enhance the practicality and usability of the qualification system in the field so that those who acquire process-assessment type qualifications can demonstrate their practical skills well in companies."

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