Level 1
Professionals fulfil basic requirements within a manageable and clearly structured area of activity. They carry out their tasks under direct supervision.
Level 2
Professionals fulfil basic requirements in a specific field within a manageable and clearly structured area of activity. They carry out their tasks largely under direct supervision.
Level 3
Professionals fulfil requirements in a specific field independently, within a work environment that remains manageable whilst at times structured more openly.
Level 4
Professionals recognise and analyse broad tasks in a specific field within a complex, technical and evolving working context.
Level 5
Professionals recognise and analyse broad technical tasks within a complex, technical and evolving work context.
Level 6
Professionals recognise, analyse and evaluate broad tasks, problems and processes in a specific field within a broader working context. Requirements are characterised by increased complexity and frequent change.
Level 7
Professionals handle novel, complex tasks and problems and manage processes independently within a strategy-oriented working context. Requirements are characterised by frequent and unpredictable change.
Level 8
Professionals develop innovative solutions and processes or deliver research results in a complex field of activity. Requirements are characterised by novel, highly demanding problems.
Complete descriptions of the qualification levels can be found in the Annex to the Ordinance on the National Qualifications Framework for Vocational and Professional Qualifications (available in German, French and Italian).
