IMPROVING THE PROCEDURE FOR DEVELOPING, ENACTING AND REVIEWING PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS

Abstract

Relevance. In the modern world, the development of professional standards is becoming increasingly important. In the context of rapid technological progress, high requirements for labour quality and professional competence are becoming an important factor in the competitiveness of both national and international markets. The development of professional standards contributes to the creation of transparent and clear criteria for assessing the professional qualifications of employees, which, in turn, ensures the efficiency and continuous development of various sectors of the economy, and is a key element in ensuring the quality of the workforce and increasing production efficiency. In addition, professional standards contribute to improving the level of education and training, as educational institutions can adapt their programmes to meet the requirements. Occupational standards define the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities for specific occupations, help employers in recruiting staff and assessing their competence, and serve as a guide for educational institutions in developing curricula. In addition, professional standards promote labour mobility by facilitating the process of international recognition of qualifications. Result. The legal framework regulating the procedure for the development, public discussion, approval, implementation, revision and amendment of professional standards is considered. The author analyses the procedure for developing, enacting and revising professional standards in accordance with the law and the practical application of this procedure. It is established that the current legal act regulating the procedure for development and approval of professional standards contains certain risks and does not cover the practical aspects of the procedure for development and approval of professional standards in full, which may lead to a decrease in the quality of their content. The author uses her own practical experience to formulate proposals for amendments to legislation aimed at eliminating conflicts in the «Procedure for Development, Enactment and Revision of Professional Standards».