Further market and sectoral qualifications have recently been included in the Integrated Qualifications System (IQS).
Qualification name: Organising and delivering ski tourism events
Applicant:
Relevant ministry: Ministry of Sport and Tourism
Polish Qualifications Framework (PQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: 4
First awarding body: … [interested in becoming an awarding body? CLICK HERE]
A person who holds this qualification is prepared to independently plan and deliver ski tourism events. They use the services of a mountain guide in areas where a qualified mountain guide is required. They apply knowledge of terrain, planning and organising trips, and safe skiing outside designated ski areas.
Qualification name: Organising tourism events for people with disabilities
Applicant:
Relevant ministry: Ministry of Sport and Tourism
Polish Qualifications Framework (PQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: 4
First awarding body: … [interested in becoming an awarding body? CLICK HERE]
A person who holds this qualification is prepared to develop offers and organise tourism events for participants with disabilities in various forms of active and adventure tourism. When carrying out these activities, they apply knowledge of different types of disabilities and the challenges associated with them, as well as ways of motivating people to participate in active tourism and sightseeing. They understand how tourism is organised in Poland. When preparing a tourism offer, they gather the necessary information from various sources, including the “it” tourist information system. They identify the expectations, needs and interests of the target audience. They prepare tourism event offers tailored to the needs of participants with disabilities, including developing suitable routes.
Qualification name: Planning and delivering parkour classes
Applicant:
Relevant ministry: Ministry of Sport and Tourism
Polish Qualifications Framework (PQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: 3
First awarding body: … [interested in becoming an awarding body? CLICK HERE]
A person who holds this qualification is prepared to independently plan, prepare and deliver parkour classes. During classes, they explain the parkour techniques and exercises they demonstrate. They supervise the safe performance of exercises and provide ongoing corrections to participants. They can prepare classes tailored to participants’ abilities and needs. They respond to dangerous situations and explain the importance of preventing aggression among participants. They are familiar with the legal and formal requirements for delivering parkour classes.
Qualification name: Ensuring the cybersecurity of cloud solutions in an organisation
Applicant:
Relevant ministry: Ministry of Digital Affairs
Polish Qualifications Framework (PQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: 5
First awarding body: … [interested in becoming an awarding body? CLICK HERE]
A person who holds the market qualification “Ensuring the cybersecurity of cloud solutions in an organisation” ensures the cybersecurity of cloud solutions within an organisation, taking into account changing and not entirely predictable conditions. These include deliberate cyberattacks (e.g. phishing, ransomware and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks), as well as deterioration in the reliability and quality of cloud services. They identify factors affecting the cybersecurity of cloud solutions within an organisation, including those arising from applicable legislation, the expectations of business process owners and the available infrastructure. They analyse applicable legislation relating to the cybersecurity of cloud solutions within an organisation and the technical documentation of the cloud solutions used.
Qualification name: Providing medical and care services in the home
Applicant:
Relevant ministry: Ministry of Health
Polish Qualifications Framework (PQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: 5
First awarding body: … [interested in becoming an awarding body? CLICK HERE]
A person who holds the qualification “Providing medical and care services in the home” is prepared to work independently in a home environment. They select appropriate methods for safely and aseptically carrying out medical and care procedures in the home, in accordance with the principles of asepsis, antisepsis and disinfection, as well as safety requirements. They plan and organise the patient’s home environment to facilitate the provision of care. When necessary, they are prepared to make decisions in situations requiring a rapid response, such as changes in the patient’s health or the need to adapt the care plan to the patient’s current condition.
Qualification name: Using augmented reality (AR) technology in technological and logistics applications
Applicant:
Relevant ministry: Ministry of Digital Affairs
Polish Qualifications Framework (PQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: 5
First awarding body: … [interested in becoming an awarding body? CLICK HERE]
A person who holds the market qualification “Using augmented reality (AR) technology in technological and logistics applications” has the knowledge and skills needed to develop and use augmented reality (AR) technology in technological and logistics processes. They independently work with augmented reality tools designed for the operation, assembly, repair or modernisation of components of this technology.
Qualification name: Planning and providing floral design services for events
Applicant:
Relevant ministry: Ministry of Culture and National Heritage
Polish Qualifications Framework (PQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: 5
First awarding body: … [interested in becoming an awarding body? CLICK HERE]
A person who holds this qualification plans and provides floral design services for events. They consult clients to understand their needs and preferences and plan the budget. They prepare a detailed project schedule, taking risk factors into account. They can select appropriate floristry techniques, the necessary plant, decorative and technical materials, and determine the number of people required to provide the service. They independently design floral arrangements for events, developing concepts that take account of the client’s requirements, aesthetics, seasonal availability of plants and the space to be decorated. They also prepare cost estimates covering all stages of the floral design service. They can prepare and present visualisations of floral arrangements and propose alternative design solutions in response to client feedback.
Qualification name: Establishing and managing medicinal and aromatic plant cultivation
Applicant:
Relevant ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Polish Qualifications Framework (PQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: 3
First awarding body: … [interested in becoming an awarding body? CLICK HERE]
A person who holds this sectoral qualification is prepared to establish and manage medicinal and aromatic plant cultivation both outdoors and under cover. They can propagate these plants through sexual and vegetative methods. They can select species suited to environmental conditions, plan cultivation and carry out plant care in accordance with Good Agricultural Practice and with respect for the environment. They harvest medicinal and aromatic plants and understand post-harvest handling procedures. They are familiar with the uses of these plants in organic gardens.
Qualification name: Eyelash styling using classic, light-volume and mega-volume techniques
Applicant:
Relevant ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Polish Qualifications Framework (PQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: 3
First awarding body: … [interested in becoming an awarding body? CLICK HERE]
A person who holds the market qualification “Eyelash styling using classic, light-volume and mega-volume techniques” can independently carry out eyelash extensions and thickening using classic, light-volume and mega-volume techniques. They independently prepare their workstation and select the products, preparations and tools needed for the chosen treatment. They comply with occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and maintain cleanliness and order in the workplace. They apply their knowledge of eyelash styling, extensions and thickening when identifying clients’ needs.
Qualification name: Producing photogrammetric outputs using close-range and low-altitude photogrammetry based on data from non-metric cameras
Applicant:
Relevant ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Polish Qualifications Framework (PQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level: 5
First awarding body: … [interested in becoming an awarding body? CLICK HERE]
A person who holds this qualification is prepared to carry out tasks involving the acquisition and processing of data from non-metric cameras. The qualification covers the analysis and interpretation of results and the production of photogrammetric outputs. The qualification holder applies knowledge of the operating principles of photogrammetric technologies, the characteristics of electromagnetic waves, digital image processing and the geometric foundations of photogrammetry. They are familiar with data acquisition methods, including collecting data using unmanned aerial vehicles, and techniques for processing such data using specialist software.
Additional information:
- Institutions interested in applying for authorisation to award this qualification are invited to visit THIS PAGE.
- Applications for the inclusion of qualifications can be found under “New applications”.
- If you have an idea for a new qualification, email us at opis@ibe.edu.pl.
The Register now contains 279 market and sectoral qualifications. The range of qualifications available within the System continues to expand in response to labour market needs.