Within the framework of UNESCO’s “Skills Development for Employability in Rural Areas of Uzbekistan” project, funded by the European Union, a pilot assessment for the qualification of “Assistant Electric Locomotive Driver” was organized by the “Temiryo‘l kasbiy malaka” Qualifications Assessment Centre, with the participation of the Transport Sector Skills Council, at the “O‘zbekiston” Locomotive Depot.

Representatives of the Institute for the Development of the National Qualifications System and UNESCO experts participated in the event.

The pilot assessment was conducted to test the practical application of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) mechanism, which enables the recognition of professional knowledge, skills and competencies acquired through non-formal and informal learning.

Following the assessment, participants discussed ways to further improve the mechanism, enhance its effectiveness, and explore opportunities for its phased implementation across other occupations.