K Knowledge HF-D2.4-003 cross-sector 6 skills

Additional modern foreign language

Using a third language besides Dutch and English in work contacts at a demonstrable level of the Common European Framework of Reference.

How hrmforce measures this

Formal proof of completed education or examination.

Level	Behaviour at this level
N1 Guided	Greets clients, gives simple information and completes standard forms in the target language at level A2. works under supervision and follows instruction · routine, one variable at a time · own task
N3 Proficient	Independently conducts client conversations and correspondence in the target language at level B2 and avoids literal translations. sets own approach and seeks input proactively · several variables, some ambiguity · own team or process
N5 Leading	Represents the organisation in the target language during negotiations at level C1 and guides colleagues on language use and conventions. sets the standard and the policy · strategic, under high uncertainty · organisation, value chain or profession

N2 and N4 are deliberately not anchored. Raters place them between the anchors, following the O*NET convention.

These skills inherit the assessment route and the behavioural anchors of this construct.

T	Skill	Definition	Demand outlook 2026 to 2030
K	Third language at B1 level Third language B1 · CEFR B1	Manages in a third language in simple work situations such as making appointments and exchanging information.	declining
K	Third language at B2 level Third language B2 · CEFR B2	Independently holds work conversations in a third language and writes understandable messages about own field.	declining
K	Conversing in a third language Speaking a third language · Conversational proficiency	Holds client or colleague conversations in a third language and checks back when understanding is unclear.	declining
K	Command of terminology in a third language Domain terminology · Specialist vocabulary	Knows the terminology of own field in the third language and uses it correctly at work.	declining
K	Correspondence in a third language Correspondence in third language · Business writing	Writes emails and letters in a third language that are commercially correct and understandable to the recipient.	declining
K	Demonstrating a third language certificate CEFR certificate · Language certificate	Holds a recognised certificate demonstrating the third language level per the reference framework.	declining