With the publication of the Qualification framework for social work the specialist community created a central document on the content of training for social workers and social workers in the university area in Austria. So is one Common basis for all tertiary educational institutionscreated the training as a social worker or social pedagogue.
“Professional social work in their forms of social work and social pedagogy includes professional, comprehensive, planned, individually coordinated and scientifically sound support and auxiliary processes for complex social topics and problems. These processes address individuals, groups and the community and are often performed in coordination or cooperation with other professions or existing support systems in different areas of society Implementation of democratic and welfare -state objectives and principles. “
Participative creation by the specialist community
The qualification framework is the result of a multi -year, intensive professional exchange within the specialist community. Representatives of universities, professional associations and scientific networks that have continuously informed about designs and development steps have been involved. The document was carried out by the AG Social Pedagogy of the Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, Departmental Conference. Research and development in education (ÖFEB) in June 2025 decided and published.
Content
The qualification framework defines Clear minimum standards for training content based on the recommendations of international associations and existing documentsnames professional skills and Educational goals For social workers and social workers and describes the content mentioned in the social work designet of 2024. This will be in the future Transitions and post -qualifications facilitated between training paths.
A professional law for social work must be the next step
The qualification framework for social work shows that social work in Austria has a common understanding of professional and discipline in its diverse forms. He strengthens social work in Austria both in practice and in scientific development and offers an important one The basis for the development of a professional law for social workthat is formulated as a goal in the government program of the federal government.
“I am pleased that we succeeded in creating this directional association in a common, participatory process and, with the involvement of all specialist associations and networks, we will continue to work together for a professional law for all social workers and social workers.
Professional law for social work – for an end to infinite history!
In the Federal Government’s program, a nationwide professional law for social work and the increase in the number of study places are mentioned as government goals. On this occasion, we will renew our demand for a quick implementation of the project together with the Chamber of Labor, Unions and the OGSA and invite you to find out about possible regulatory content and to discuss them together.
Datum: 03.07.2025, 2:00 p.m. – 07/07/2025, 6:00 p.m.
Art: Lectures and discussions
Ort: Vienna Museum on Karlsplatz
Karlsplatz 8
1040 Wien
Austria
URL: https://veranstaltung.akwien.at/de/berufsgesetz-jetzt-fuer-ein-ende-der-unendlichen-geschichte/registration