Abstract: Being competent means being able to mobilize an integrated resource ensemble, with the purpose of solving problem situations. In this context, the competence supposes an original answer to a situation, demanding an efficient answer and being characterized by an integrated answer. In Romania, according to the National Education Law no.1./2011, with ulterior changes and additions, ,,competence represents the proven capacity to select, combine and adequately utilize knowledge, abilities and other acquisitions consisting in values and attitudes, for the successful solving of a certain working or learning situation category, as well as for the professional or personal development in efficacy and efficiency conditions”.

Key words: competence; European Qualification Framework (EQF); efficacy; efficiency

Presentation: oral