국가자격시험 관리운영의 효율성 강화방안 연구 : 관리운영 모델을 중심으로

Abstract

「자격」은 일정한 신분, 지위를 가지거나 어떤 행위를 하는 데 필요한 조건 등을 갖추었는지의 여부에 대한 신호기능을 발하는 역할을 수행한다. 특히 면허적 특성을 강하게 갖고 있는 국가자격의 경우 배타적 업역을 확보하고 있는 경우가 많아 취업, 전직 등에 유리하여 이에 대한 국민의 관심과 기대는 매우 크기에, 국가는 자격시험의 관리·운영 부실에 따른 검정사고 발생은 결국 정부의 공신력 실추로 이어져 국민적 신뢰를 확보하기 어려운 상황까지 초래할 수 있다. 위와 같은 문제를 해결하기 위해서 2006년 국무조정실은 공인회계사, 세무사, 변리사 등 47개 국가자격에 대한 통합관리 방안을 마련하고, 동 자격관리와 시험시행을 한국산업인력공단에 위탁하였다. 그러나 통합관리·운영될 국가자격시험의 경우와 달리 미통합된 81개 국가자격의 시험관리·운영 체제는 여러 가지 문제점이 상존하여 자격검정사고가 발생할 개연성이 상존하고 있다. 따라서 이 연구에서는 국가자격시험뿐만 아니라 민간자격시험의 관리·운영체계를 개선하는 데 가이드 역할을 수행할 수 있는 국가자격시험 관리운영 효율성 제고모델을 제시하였다. [주요내용] - 자격시험 관리·운영 기본체제 - 국가 자격시험 관리·운영 현황 및 문제점 - 미국 자격시험의 관리·운영 체제 - 국가자격시험 관리·운영 효율성 제고 모델 - 정책 제언

The purpose of this study is to develop measures to improve the efficiency for management and operation of national qualification testing. In order to attain the objective, first, this study has carried out theoretical studies to prepare the principal system of managing and operating qualification testing in the light of 1) qualification testing-related system, 2) the structural elements of qualification testing management and operation, 3) prototype of managing and operating qualification testing, 4) supply-demand relationship of successful candidate. Second, this study has conducted the analysis of current situations and problems of national qualification testing in terms of management and operation. It covered 4 Korean professional qualifications such as architect, lawyer, accountant, and medical doctor. Third, this study has benchmarked U.S. qualification testing in parallel with 4 Korean qualification testing already mentioned. Comparing between Korean and U.S. qualification testing, this study has founded useful suggestions to Korean professional qualification testing how to improve efficiency of managing and operating qualification testing. Fourth, this study has conducted Delphi study to certificate holders of architect, lawyer, accountant, and medical doctor to prepare findings on efficient model of managing and operating qualification testing. when preparing questionnaire both of Korea and U.S. qualification testing system had been considered. Fifth, this study has demonstrated the efficient model of managing and operating national qualification testing in terms of implementing qualification testing and controlling the quality of testing according to the difference of awarding bodies(public or private), qualification testing field (science and technology, humanity & society), and combination of education & internship prior to qualification testing under absolute assessment. Finally, this study has suggested policy recommendations to strengthen the efficiency for management and operation of qualification testing as follows: - To change qualification testing system to be harmonized with global standards - To prepare internship carefully before and after pre-testing for acquiring qualification. When preparing internship there are many important factors being considered. For example, 1) development of education and training program for internship, 2) designation of monitoring organization for internship, 3) qualification requirements for instructor to lead intern, 4) establishment of organization for internship, etc. - To limit opportunities and period for application to qualification testing to reduce the waste of human resources