This article is relevant for HR Managers.
Employee qualification is the level of skills, experience, knowledge, and other qualification of a particular employee. In other words, a qualification is what an employee must know or be able to do.
Defining Employee Qualifications
- The requirements for an employee’s qualifications are outlined in the job position description.
- Employees must meet these requirements to work in the specified position.
- If they do not meet the qualifications, they cannot hold the position or must develop the necessary skills and qualifications.
- The difference between the required qualifications and the employee’s current qualifications is known as the skills gap.
The employee’s qualification level is recorded in their personnel file.
Examples of employee qualifications
- Driver's license
- 6 years of experience in accounting
- Welding operator certification
- Crane operator certification
- IPMA certificate