IWA 30-2-2019 PDF

Full title and description

St IWA 30-2-2019 — International Workshop Agreement IWA 30-2:2019, "Competence of standards professionals — Part 2: In standards-related organizations". This document defines the competence (knowledge, skills and attributes) required for personnel performing standardization roles within standards-related organizations and provides a task structure and a career roadmap for those professionals.

Abstract

This IWA specifies common and task-specific competences for standards professionals working in standards-related organizations. It sets out tasks and sub‑tasks, describes knowledge, skills and personal attributes recommended for each task, and includes guidance for career development and competence building for people involved in standardization activities. The document is intended to support education, training and HR activities related to standardization roles.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (stage: withdrawal).
• Publication date: October 2019 (2019-10).
• Publisher: ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
• ICS / categories: 01.120; 03.100.30 (management of human resources / standards personnel).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (IWA — first edition, 2019).
• Number of pages: 38 pages.

Scope

The document is applicable to all personnel involved in aspects of standardization within standards-related organizations (for example national standards bodies, standards-developing organizations, sectoral bodies and similar organizations). It covers the structure of tasks and sub‑tasks of standards professionals, common competences and competences by task, and provides a career roadmap to guide competence development.

Key topics and requirements

• Competence framework for standards professionals: definition of knowledge, skills and attributes.
• Task structure and sub‑tasks for roles in standards-related organizations (planning, programme management, standards development, stakeholder engagement, implementation support, etc.).
• Competences mapped to tasks (common competences and task-specific competences).
• Guidance on programme and project management applied to standards development.
• Career roadmap and recommended competence development pathways for standards professionals.
• References to harmonization with international standards and relevant guides for drafting and regulatory application.

Typical use and users

Used by national standards bodies, standards-developing organizations, industry associations, HR and learning & development teams, training providers, universities and consultants to define job profiles, develop training curricula, assess competence, recruit and plan career development for staff involved in standardization activities. It is also a reference for members of technical committees and administrative staff who support standards processes.

Related standards

Closely related to IWA 30-1:2019 (Competence of standards professionals — Part 1: In companies) and was developed under the remit of ISO/TC 342. The document references a number of ISO/IEC guides and ISO guidance related to drafting, harmonization and aspects such as safety and environmental considerations for standards. The IWA was approved at a workshop hosted by KATS and KSA in Jeju, Korea (May 2019).

Keywords

competence framework; standards professionals; standardization; knowledge; skills; attributes; career roadmap; standards-related organizations; ISO IWA 30-2; training; programme management.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: An International Workshop Agreement (IWA 30-2:2019) titled "Competence of standards professionals — Part 2: In standards-related organizations" that defines the competences required for people working on standardization within standards-related organizations.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the structure of tasks and sub‑tasks for standards professionals, common and task-specific competences (knowledge, skills and attributes), and provides a career roadmap and guidance for competence development and training.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: National standards bodies, standards-developing organizations, industry and sectoral bodies, HR and training teams, universities and consultants involved in developing or managing standardization competencies and career paths.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document is recorded as withdrawn in ISO's lifecycle information (stage: withdrawal). Users should verify current status and available replacements or updates with their national standards body or ISO.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2 of the IWA 30 series; Part 1 (IWA 30-1:2019) addresses competence of standards professionals in companies and both parts were developed under ISO/TC 342.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Competence framework, standards professionals, standardization, training, career roadmap, knowledge, skills, attributes, IWA 30-2.