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The basis of a competence profile consists of the following ten overall competencies:
1 Competence to handle information To be able to function in working life and as a citizen, one must develop a capacity to handle information i.e. to seek, gather, analyse and organise different types of infor-mation. This may apply to information that exists in writing, as images, drawings, in nature or in interpersonal interaction. This has become a necessary area of compe-tence, not least due to the development of information technology. It is important to be able to find relevant information and to be able to evaluate it objectively.
2 Competence to act verbally and in writing An increasingly important ability in our society is to be able to formulate and communicate ideas and information verbally, in writing or by other means. This competence also encompasses the ability to interact with different kinds of people in specific situations.
3 Competence to perform tasks and solve practical problems This competence involves the ability to put plans into action, and to complete what has been planned. It also involves the ability to deal with problems that occur in the process in such a way that the task can be completed successfully.
4 Competence to solve problems, plan and organise tasks The problems and tasks one faces in the real world are often complex and unstruc-tured. The ability to plan and organise actions according to the problem can be de-scribed as a capacity to analyse what the specific problem is, identity the resources needed to solve the problem, and judge whether the chosen solution is the best given the conditions. It also involves being able to draw up a plan for one’s own work that is realistic in relation to the work’s content and time frame.
5 Competence to co-operate In an increasing number of fields, one must be able to work with others in groups or work teams. The ability to co-operate means that one can contribute to the group’s work, and that one is willing and able to accept the thoughts and ideas of others. In order for a group or work team to function, its members must be prepared to take different roles within the group and work to develop the co-operation.
6 Competence to use equipment Most spheres of work depend upon an interaction between people and equipment that is often technical in nature. The ability to use and operate relevant equipment is thus necessary for one to function in the workplace.
7 Quality awareness competence To be quality aware is to be keen that both processes and products retain a high quality. High quality is a condition for continued commission, regardless of whether services or products are in question.
8 ***Aesthetic behavior competence***. Aesthetic aspects are becoming important in more and more work areas. This includes everything from the aesthetic of actions to services or products that are sup-posed to be aesthetically pleasing for those they are aimed at.
9 Ethical behavior competence Every field of activity has its underlying ethical values that should be followed. To be competent therefore implies to be able to act with ethical awareness.
10 Developmental inclination competence This implies a readiness to be able to contribute to improving one’s own professional activities. The condition for this competence is a questioning and testing attitude toward a given task, goal or other working condition. It also implies a capacity for al-ternative thinking.