What happened
The Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed Order No. 367 dated September 18, 2026, which introduces amendments and an addition to Order No. 378 dated September 8, 2023 "On defining the rules for creating sectoral councils on professional qualifications and approving their model regulation." The document was registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on September 21, 2026 under No. 39917.
This concerns an adjustment to the base act that regulates the procedure for forming sectoral councils on professional qualifications (SCPQ) and contains their model regulation. These are precisely the rules that define how the councils are created, who is included in them, and on what principles they operate within the national qualifications system.
What this document is about
Sectoral councils on professional qualifications are collegial bodies that participate in the development of professional standards and the qualification recognition system in specific sectors of the economy. Order No. 378 of September 8, 2023 established the rules for their creation and their model regulation, and the new Order No. 367 updates certain provisions of this act and supplements it.
Since the changes affect precisely the procedure for forming and operating the councils, it is important for all participants in the process to check the current version of the rules after the amendments take effect and to ensure that internal regulations and council compositions comply with the updated requirements.
Who this affects
- Sectoral councils on professional qualifications — both existing and newly created, which need to bring their work in line with the updated version of the rules.
- Sectoral and authorized state bodies involved in forming and coordinating such councils.
- Employer associations and professional associations, which delegate representatives to the councils and participate in developing professional standards.
- Organizations in the field of qualification development and competency assessment, for whom consistency with the model regulation is important.
If your organization is connected with the national qualifications system or plans to participate in the work of a sectoral council, the changes directly affect the procedures and documents.
What to do
- Review the full text of Order No. 367 dated September 18, 2026 and compare it with the current version of Order No. 378.
- Determine which provisions have been changed or supplemented, and how this affects the procedure for creating the council, its composition, and its model regulation.
- Update internal documents — regulations, rules, and council compositions — to meet the updated requirements.
- Establish areas of responsibility: who in the organization is responsible for compliance with the procedures and for interaction with the authorized body.
- If in doubt about the application of certain provisions, refer to the official text of the regulatory legal act and to the authorized state body for clarification.
Timing and entry into force
The order was signed on September 18, 2026 and registered with the Ministry of Justice on September 21, 2026 under No. 39917. The procedure and date of entry into force are determined by the text of the document itself, so the specific timing of the amendments taking effect should be verified in the official publication of the order. We recommend checking the current version of the rules in the reference bank of regulatory legal acts.
Frequently asked questions
Which document introduces the changes? — Order of the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated September 18, 2026 No. 367.
Which act is being amended? — Order of the Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population dated September 8, 2023 No. 378 on the rules for creating sectoral councils on professional qualifications and their model regulation.
Is the order registered with the Ministry of Justice? — Yes, it was registered with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan on September 21, 2026 under No. 39917.
Who is affected by the changes? — Primarily sectoral councils on professional qualifications, authorized bodies, employer associations, and organizations involved in developing qualifications.
Where can I find the official text? — In the reference bank of regulatory legal acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan; the current version of Order No. 378, taking into account the amendments, is published there as well.