FRAMEWORK ACT ON QUALIFICATIONS

CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1(Purpose) #

The purpose of this Act is to systematize the management and operation of qualification systems through determining basic matters concerning qualifications, to enhance the socio-economic status of people through promoting lifelong vocational competency development and to contribute to the realization of a competence-centered society.

Article 2(Definitions) #

The terms used in this Act are defined as follows: <Amended on Apr. 5, 2013>

1. The term "qualification" means an ability, the level of acquisition of knowledge, technique, aptitude, etc. of which necessary for the performance of occupational duties is assessed or recognized in accordance with specific criteria and procedures;

2. The term "National Competency Standards" means knowledge, technique, aptitude, etc. required for the performance of occupational duties at industrial sites, which are systemized by the State by industrial sector and level;

3. The term "qualification system" means a system of levels of qualifications to connect school education and vocational training (hereinafter referred to as "education and training") to qualifications, based on the National Competency Standards;

4. The term "national qualification" means a qualification which is created, managed and operated by the State in accordance with statutes or regulations;

5. The term "private qualification" means a qualification which is created, managed and operated by a person other than the State;

5-2. The term "registered qualification" means a qualification which excludes accredited qualifications, of the private qualifications registered with the competent Minister pursuant to Article 17 (2);

5-3. The term "accredited qualification" means a private qualification recognized and accredited by the competent Minister pursuant to Article 19 (1);

6. The term "national qualification manager" means the head of a central administrative agency which manages and operates the relevant national qualification;

7. The term "private qualification manager" means any person who manages and operates the relevant private qualification;

FRAMEWORK ACT ON QUALIFICATIONS

Article 1(Purpose) #

Article 2(Definitions) #

Article 3(Basic Direction for Management and Operation of Qualification System) #

Article 4(Responsibilities of the State) #

Article 5(National Competency Standards) #

Article 6(Qualification Systems) #

Article 7(Basic Plan for Management and Operation of Qualifications) #

Article 8(Establishment of Qualification Policy Deliberation Council) #

Article 9(Connection of Education and Training to Qualification) #

Article 10(Establishment of Qualification Information System) #

Article 11(Creation of National Qualifications) #

Article 12(Acquisition of National Qualifications) #

Article 13(Exemption from National Qualifications Examinations) #

Article 14(Prohibition of Use of Same Name) #

Article 15(Amendment of National Qualifications) #

Article 16(Delegation and Entrustment of Management and Operation of National Qualifications) #

Article 17(Creation and Registration of Private Qualifications) #

Article 17-2(Change of Matters to be Registered) #

Article 18(Grounds for Disqualification) #

Article 18-2(Corrective Order) #

Article 18-3(Revocation of Registration or Suspension of Qualification Examinations) #

Article 18-4(Public Announcement of Revocation of Registration) #

Article 18-5(Guidance and Supervision) #

Article 19(Accreditation of Private Qualifications) #

Article 20(Validity of Accredited Qualification) #

Article 21(Effect of Accredited Qualifications) #

Article 22(Delivery of Certificate of Accreditation) #

Article 23(Attainment of Accredited Qualification) #

Article 24(Modification of Accredited Matters) #

Article 25(Corrective Order) #

Article 26(Cancellation of Accreditation or Suspension of Qualification Examinations) #

Article 27(Responsibilities of Accredited Qualification Manager) #

Article 28(Public Announcement of Accreditation) #

Article 29(Guidance and Supervision of Competent Minister) #

Article 30(Special Treatment of Qualification Acquirers) #

Article 31(Duty of Good Faith of Qualification Acquirers) #

Article 32(Cancellation and Suspension of Acquisition of Qualifications) #

Article 33(Obligations to Make Indications) #

Article 34(Management of Information on Qualification Acquirers) #

Article 35(Refresher Training) #

Article 36(Hearings) #

Article 37(Fees) #

Article 38(Delegation and Entrustment of Authority) #

Article 39(Penalty Provisions) #

Article 40(Penalty Provisions) #

Article 41(Penalty Provisions) #

Article 42(Joint Penalty Provisions) #