As a rule, the NQF level descriptions, i.e. the common and education-specific competences have been taken into account in the curricula of Humak. The achievement of these objectives is assessed as part of the normal assessment of competences in the learning process. 

See below for more details on the descriptions of competences at different levels.

NQF, level 6

Competences required for a UAS degree:

• Possesses a broad and advanced knowledge of their field, involving a critical understanding and evaluation of theories, key concepts, methods, and principles. Understands the scope and boundaries of professional fields of work and/or disciplines. Possesses advanced skills demonstrating mastery, application, and creative solutions required in a specialized professional, scientific, or artistic field to solve complex or unforeseen problems.
• Able to lead complex professional activities or projects or to work independently in a specialist capacity in the field. Can make decisions in unforeseen contexts. Basic skills for self-employment in the sector. Able to take responsibility for the development of individuals and groups in addition to assessing and developing their own competences.
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning. Able to communicate adequately, both orally and in writing, to both industry and non-industry audiences. Able to communicate and interact independently in a second national language and at least one foreign language.

NQF, level 7

Competences required for a Master’s (abbr. YAMK in Finnish) degree:

• Grasps broad and highly specialized concepts, methods, and knowledge corresponding to the specific competence in their field, which are used as a basis for independent thinking and/or research. Understands and critically examines issues related to information in their field and across disciplines. Able to solve challenging problems in research and/or innovation activities involving the development of new knowledge and methods and the application and integration of knowledge from different disciplines.
• Able to work independently in demanding specialist or entrepreneurial roles in the field. Able to lead and develop complex, unpredictable, and novel strategic approaches. Can manage issues and/or people. Able to evaluate the performance of individuals and groups. Able to build up knowledge and practice in one’s own field and/or be responsible for the development of others.
• Willing to engage in continuous learning. Able to communicate well orally and in writing to both professional and non-professional audiences. Can communicate and interact in a demanding international environment in a second national language and in at least one foreign language.