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The digital readiness competences framework was built according to the EQF, ECVET and EntreComp
European orientations as a set of competences, detailed in terms of learning outcomes.

The EQF helps to compare national qualifications systems and enable communication among them. The core
of the EQF is eight common European reference levels, which are described in learning outcomes: knowledge,
skills and attitudes (i.e., responsibility and autonomy). This makes it possible to compare what a learner, with
a qualification related to the EQF, knows, understands, and can do. The digital readiness competence
framework is developed according to the EQF descriptors.

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EQF level descriptors elements
knowledge skills Attitudes
Described as Described as cognitive (involving the Described as the ability of the
theoretical and/or use of logical, intuitive and creative learner to apply knowledge and
factual thinking) and practical (involving skills autonomously and with
manual dexterity and the use of responsibility.
methods, materials, tools and
instruments)
EntreComp is an adaptable tool that defines learning outcomes for entrepreneurship as a competence in the
context of work or lifelong learning. It aims to foster entrepreneurial activities in Europe and the

entrepreneurial competence of European citizens and institutions, and it was launched in 2016 as part of the
New Skills Agenda for Europe. The two proficiency levels of this digital readiness competences framework
are based on the EntreComp progression model.

EntreComp progression model
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foundation intermediate advanced expert
Driving
Relying on Building Taking transformation,
support from independence responsibility Innovation and
others growth

The digital readiness competences dictionary considers the Intermediate and Advanced levels of the
EntreComp progression model.

1 Description of the EQF elements: https://europa.eu/europass/en/description-eight-eqf-levels (last access 2022.01.18)
2 Description of the EntreComp progression model: https://ec.europa.eu/social/BlobServlet?docId=19110&langId=en (last access
2022.01.18)

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