Methodology used for qualification standard and curriculum; “Technician for computing” development based on the learning outcomes concept and labor market analysis

Through the development and implementation of National Qualifications Framework (CROQF), Republic of Croatia introduced paradigm of learning outcomes, labor market analysis and analysis of technological outlook as a base methodology used to prepare new qualifications standards. Until this end, no curriculum or qualification standard in Croatia was developed using all the aforesaid elements and methodologies, so this article will in detail present approach used in 2010 and 2011 in order to prepare new formal secondary education curriculum for qualification “Technician for computing” and its results. Special emphases will be drawn on complex labor market analysis approach and transposition of required skills and knowledge within specific occupations and work places to learning outcomes on the program level, qualification standard and finally new modular structure of the curriculum. Interrelation between elements of the program developed as a result of labor market needs and those introduced as a result of technology outlook and national development strategy will be also elaborated. Newly developed curriculum outline and its structure in relation to relevant EU and global technological guidelines and syllabuses will be demonstrated.