The Professional Competence Authority has published four communiqués regulating national occupational standards in Official Gazette number 29472 on 11 September 2015 (duplicated).

Communiqué 2015/14 on Amending the Communiqué on National Occupational Standards amends standards for five professions, previously regulated by a communiqué published in Official Gazette number 29472 on 11 March 2010. Accordingly, it amends standards for:

  • Serviceman (Level 2).
  • Serviceman (Level 3).
  • Serviceman (Level 4).
  • Barman (Level 4).
  • Service Supervisor (Level 5).

Communiqué 2015/15 on Amending the Communiqué on National Occupational Standards amends standards for people working as a Central Control Operator (Furnace) (Level 5), previously regulated by a communiqué published in Official Gazette number 27446 on 28 December 2009.

Communiqué 2015/16 on Amending the Communiqué on National Occupational Standards amends standards for people working as a Travel Sales Officer (Level 4), previously regulated by a communiqué published in Official Gazette number 28020 on 9 August 2011 (duplicated).

Communiqué 2015/17 on Amending the Communiqué on National Occupational Standards amends standards for two professions, previously regulated by a communiqué published in Official Gazette number 27579 on 12 May 2010. Accordingly, it amends standards for:

  • Port Crane Operator (RTG and SSG) (Level 3).
  • Port Field Fork-Lift Truck Operator (CRS and ECS) (Level 3).

In general, National Occupational Standards are made up of three sections, contemplating the profile and definition of the profession as well as the method for assessment, evaluation and certification.

The Communiqués specify the working environment, equipment, and other occupational requirements such as necessary health checks and trainings (if any). The Communiqués also outline duties and obligations for members of these professions, as well as success criteria and other personal abilities, such as knowledge, skills and behavior.

You may access Communiqué 2015/14, Communiqué 2015/15, Communiqué 2015/16,Communiqué 2015/17 and their annexes through these links (only available in Turkish).

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