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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

further education principal

Further education principals manage the day-to-day activities of a post-secondary education institute, such as technical institutes and other post-secondary schools.

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Further education principals manage the day-to-day activities of a post-secondary education institute, such as technical institutes and other post-secondary schools. Further education principals make decisions concerning admissions and are responsible for meeting curriculum standards, which facilitate academic development for the students. They manage staff, the school's budget and programmes and oversee the communication between departments. They also ensure the school meets the national education requirements set by law.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
project managementcurriculum objectiveseducation lawpost-secondary school procedurescurriculum standards
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
university procedureslearning difficultieslabour legislationeducation administrationcontract lawfunding methodsadult educationtrade union regulationsassessment processes
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
liaise with board membersanalyse staff capacitymanage school budgetmonitor educational developmentsassist in the organisation of school eventsguarantee students' safetyliaise with educational staffwrite work-related reportsmanage staffcooperate with education professionalsrepresent the organisationdevelop organisational policieslead board meetingspresent reports
OPTIONALOptional competences
manage government-funded programmescreate a financial reportassess employees' capability levelsmanage contractsevaluate education programmesapply for government fundingmanage student admissionsadminister examsmanage space utilisationidentify education needsrecruit employeespromote education programmesdevelop professional network

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

41 total
19 essential · 22 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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