Measures to Improve the Testing Method of the National Technology Qualification

Due to recent development in information technology and ensuing changes in the concept of time and space, the significance of national boundaries has weakened, resulting in heightened competition among nations. In order to respond to these transformations, the Korean government is stepping sup its efforts to enhance the legitimacy of the National Technology Qualification System (NTQS) by closely linking NTQS testing methods and procedures to practical knowledge and skills in the industry field. The initiative is based on the recognition that human resources development is a crucial factor in determining a nation's competitiveness. This study, first of all, diagnoses the problems directly and indirectly affecting the testing procedure in the current NTQS. And then, differentiated solutions according to grade and improvements in the testing infrastructure are suggested. The ultimate goal is to provide a blueprint for enhancing the national competitiveness through increased validity and efficiency of the NTQS