This CWA document publishes the European e-Competence Framework (e-CF) version 3.0; the result of 8 years of continuous efforts and commitment by many actors from the European ICT sector. A common European framework for ICT professionals across industry sectors These guidelines support the understanding, adoption and use of the European e-Competence Framework (e-CF) version 3.0. The European e-Competence Framework (e-CF) was created as a tool to support mutual understanding and provide language transparency by articulating the competencies required and established by ICT professionals (including practitioners and managers). 1.
Continuity of the e-CF is essential; after maintenance updates, it is essential that users are provided with a simple upgrade path. The e-CF is a key component of the European Commission's Digital Agenda; it is designed for use by any organization involved in ICT Human Resource Planning and competency development. The European e-Competence Framework (e-CF) is a reference framework of competences applied within the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector that can be used and understood by ICT user and supply companies, ICT practitioners, managers and Human Resources (HR) ) departments, the public sector, educational and social partners across Europe.
Introduced in CWA and -3 the second version of the framework built on version 1.0 of e-CF, taking into account the first experience of using e-CF and feedback from ICT stakeholders across Europe. The European e-Competence Framework version 3.0 presented in this CWA document is the result of the CEN ICT Workshop project "e-CF support and maintenance - towards the e-CF version.
User guide for the application of the
European e-Competence Framework 3.0
Some Definitions
Following the "e" definitions as adopted by the European e-Skills Forum, the European e-Skills Framework focuses on competences that are needed and used in the ICT business-related workplace, including both ICT practitioners and e-business managers. In EQF, a competency is "the documented ability to use knowledge, skills and personal, social and/or. In e-CF, a competency is "a demonstrated ability to apply knowledge, skills and attitudes to achieve observable outcomes".
The definitions provided in the e-CF match the needs and views of the company/workplace, they reflect the company's requirements and expectations for workplace capability and are expressed in their own language. In e-CF this concept refers to "skill" levels instead of "learning" levels in KEK. A competency level integrates three aspects, as shown in the e-Competency level table in the Appendix: context complexity, autonomy4 and behavior.
- e-CF look and basic principles
- PLAN B. BUILD
The e-CF competency definitions of skills, knowledge and attitudes are embedded in the competency descriptions in Dimension 2 and in Dimension 3. In Dimension 2, the competency is described as follows: “Takes proactive steps to create a stable and secure application and ICT guarantee infrastructure. Initially, the European e-Competence Framework (e-CF) establishes a European common language for ICT competencies.
The application of the European e-Competence Framework focuses on articulating, profiling, assessing and measuring competencies in the workplace. Within this context, level linkage can be ensured between the European E-CF and the EQF. The European E-CF describes the competency and can be used in a variety of applications where consistency of competency language is required.
The European e-competence framework is a tool that will facilitate new national and especially European education/qualification offers. The opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of recruitment processes through the adoption of the European e-Competence Framework are significant. The European e-CF is not based on job profiles but on competences, as this approach is more flexible.
The aim of the European e-Competence Framework is to provide generic and comprehensive e-competences, which can then be adapted and adapted to different ICT business contexts. BUILD, related to the development and implementation of the product/services/solutions, and RUN, focused on the provision, support and maintenance of the product/services/solutions offered/delivered, on the other hand provide operational sub-processes where companies operate and do things. ICT business processes were essentially used to develop the structure of the e-Competence Framework.
However, as an industry-oriented competence framework, the e-CF uses descriptors for ICT professional competence and not for qualifications.
- e-CF, a shared European reference for adaption to specific needs
- The e-CF Profile Enabling Tool
- Use of ICT sector terminology in the e-CF version 3.0
All case studies have been published as part 4 of the European e-Competence Framework version 3.0 CWA. In particular, agile SMEs focused on continuous improvement and innovation are likely to be e-CF target groups. the type of e-skills considered relevant to the organization; namely, the smaller the company, the less its interest in standardization and formalization of internal processes;. the perspective of e-competence application and use. The smaller the company, the greater the interest in e-skills for internal business purposes;. e-CF as an internal tool becomes more and more relevant as the size increases.
The main perspectives of the above-mentioned possible e-CF applications can be summarized as follows: Moreover, dimension 2 of the e-CF can support SMEs in identifying e-competencies that describe their core activities and their activities. The answers can be compared with the features of the European e-Competence Framework, as explained in this document, making linking possible.
The following four examples give an idea of possible approaches and possibilities for using the Common European Framework of e-Competences in existing frameworks. It is possible to link the 7 levels of the SFIA framework with the 5 levels of e-CF e-competence. Using the SFIA skills table below, it is possible to consistently link, in terms of level, to the competencies identified in dimension 3 of the e-CF.
As a result, the EUCIP 3.1 official documents (i.e. the current version released in 2011) explicitly refer to e-CF in various sections. The focus of e-CF is on processes and competencies in the areas of software. Four examples from the national contexts of the UK, France and Germany and Europe show that it is possible to link different types of frameworks to the European e-Competence Framework.
The figure below highlights the potential role of the European e-CF in supporting and inspiring new training processes. Professional ICT career development The European e-Competence Framework provides a pragmatic competency overview of the European ICT labor market from an industry and public sector perspective. To support users of the European e-Competence Framework, a simple online tool has been developed to create e-CF profiles.
In addition, the contents of the e-CF and ICT Professional profiles are presented in several languages, allowing access to a wider population. e-CF uses the word "leadership" in its generally accepted sense, as defined by the Oxford English Dictionary, "the act of leading a group of people or an organization, or the ability to do so."
Annex: European e-CF and EQF level table
Highly specialized knowledge, some of which is at the forefront of knowledge in a field of work or study, as a basis for original thinking, critical awareness of knowledge issues in a field and at the interface between different fields, specialized problem-solving skills in research and/or innovation to develop new knowledge and procedures and to integrate knowledge from different areas, management and. Lead Professional / Senior Manager Comprehensive area of responsibility implementation of specialized integration capability in complex environments; the full responsibility for strategic development of personnel working in unknown and unpredictable situations. Advanced knowledge of a field of work or study involving a critical understanding of theories and principles, advanced skills, demonstration of mastery and innovation in solving complex and unpredictable problems in a specialized field of work or study, management of complex technical or professional activities or projects, take responsibility for decision-making in unpredictable work or study contexts, for continued personal and group professional development.
Senior Professional / Manager Respected for innovative methods and use of initiative in specific technical or business areas; provide leadership and take responsibility for team performance and development in unpredictable environments. Comprehensive, specialized, factual and theoretical knowledge in a field of work or study and an awareness of the limits of that knowledge, expertise in a wide range of cognitive and practical skills in developing creative solutions to abstract problems, management and supervision in contexts, where there is unpredictable change, review and development of oneself and the performance of others. Professional and theoretical knowledge in broad contexts within a field of work or study, expertise in a range of cognitive and practical skills in creating solutions to specific problems within a field of work or study, self-management within the guidelines of the work or study contexts which are usually predictable , but can be changed, supervises the routine work of others, takes some responsibility for the evaluation.
Knowledge of facts, principles, processes and general concepts in the field of work or study, a range of cognitive and practical skills in performing tasks. Solving problems with basic methods, tools, materials and information, responsibility for the performance of tasks at work or study, adapting one's own behavior to the circumstances when solving problems. The European e-Competence Framework is an integral part of the European Union's "e-Skills for the 21st Century" strategy.
Visit the European e-Competence Framework website: www.ecompetences.eu Create an e-CF profile: http://profiletool.ecompetences.eu/. CEN (European Committee for Standardization) is one of the three officially recognized organizations responsible for the development and definition of standards at European level - together with CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) and ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute). The members of CEN are the national standards bodies of 33 European countries, including all the member states of the European Union, three countries of the European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Norway and Switzerland) and two EU candidate countries (Turkey and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia).
The European e-Competence Framework version 3.0 work was supported by the European Commission, the Directorate-General for Business and Industry and the European Free Trade Association.
