kutsekvalifikatsioone
Kutsekvalifikatsioonid, or vocational qualifications, are formal recognitions that a person possesses the competence to perform a specific occupation or trade. They certify that the holder has the necessary knowledge, skills, and professional abilities to carry out defined tasks to an established standard. In Estonia and many European systems, kutsekvalifikatsioonid are organized within a national qualifications framework that describes level descriptors and links to the European Qualifications Framework, supporting transparency and mobility for workers.
A person can obtain a kutsekvalifikatsioon through formal vocational education, an apprenticeship, or recognition of prior
The qualifications are typically tied to occupational standards and are designed to reflect real work requirements.
See also: Estonian Qualifications Framework and European Qualifications Framework. While the details and levels can vary