BS EN 16234-1:2016

European foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative reference
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
5 General principles
6 Objective
7 40 e-Competences
Annex A (informative) - Examples of e-Competence usage
Annex B (normative) - Basic reference works
Bibliography

Defines a reference of 40 competences as required and applied at the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) business related workplace, using a common language for competences, skills and proficiency levels that can be understood across Europe.

This European Standard provides a reference of 40 competences as required and applied at the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) business related workplace, using a common language for competences, skills and proficiency levels that can be understood across Europe. As the first sector-specific implementation of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), this European Standard aligns its proficiency levels to the EQF learning levels.

This European Standard was created for application by:

• ICT service, user and supply organizations,

• ICT professionals, managers and human resource (HR) departments,

• vocational education institutions and training bodies including higher education,

• social partners (trade unions and employer association), professional associations, accreditation, validation and assessment bodies,

• market analysts and policy makers,

and other organizations and stakeholders in public and private sectors.