KEY COMPETENCIES ON THE POSITION OF A FORESTMAN ON THE EXAMPLE OF ZAPOROWO FOREST DISTRICT

Abstract

In the elaboration an attempt was made to analyse key competencies of a forest man. For this purpose, a questionnaire based on eight key competencies resulting from recommendations of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union is developed.  Key competencies include: communication in the mother tongue, communication in foreign languages, mathematical competencies and basic science and technology competencies, digital competencies, learning ability, social and civic competencies, sense of initiative, entrepreneurship, cultural awareness and expression. Surveys have been conducted among forest men in Zaporowo Forest District. On the basis of the data obtained, it has been concluded that mastery of most competencies at a good level testifies to large awareness and self-esteem of the respondents. At the same time, this offers the possibility of further development of employees, especially the development of their competencies concerning communication in a foreign language which in the future may contribute to the development of the organisation that is The State Forests National Forest Holding.