ASEAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENT ON TOURISM ...

StrategicDirection 2Strategic Action2.1Strategic Action2.2Strategic Action2.3• Strategically increase the quality of servicesand human resources in the Region• Develop a set of ASEAN tourism standardswith a certification process• Implement the MRA on ASEAN TourismProfessionals and its requirements• Provide opportunities for inceased knowledgeand skill development2.4 Basis of the ACCSTPFigure 2-1: Vision & Strategic Direction for ASEAN TourismAt the eleventh meeting of the ASEAN Task Force on Tourism ManpowerDevelopment, a set of minimum competency standards within a qualificationsframework for professionals in retail and wholesale travel companies,housekeeping, front office, and food & beverage service was presented. Thestandards were based upon the competencies required to perform a set ofcommonly agreed job titles in retail and wholesale travel companies,housekeeping, front office, and food & beverage service.2.4.1 Parameters for ACCSTP FrameworkIn the development of the ACCSTP Framework (2004-2005), ATFTMD helped toidentify the minimum competency standards essential for each job title within thefollowing parameters:-• The ACCSTP Framework common competency standards matrix must becompatible with best practice to be recognised internationally;• The ACCSTP Framework is the best available common denominator orcommon language to advance the interests of the ASEAN community;• The ACCSTP Framework would only include competencies that were current,relevant and applicable to member countries. A ‘mainstream approach’ hasbeen used in cross-matching the common competencies (among membercountries);• Given an agreed ACCSTP Framework, each member country or industry maychoose to add (at a later date) additional competencies that may benecessary to suit local requirements.P a g e | 16