The aim of the quality standards (SQ = Standard of Quality) is to define the required quality level of services in the event industry.

The SQQ10 is a quality standard (SQ) in the field of qualification (SQQ), published by the Interessengemeinschaft Veranstaltungswirtschaft (IGVW) e.V. It is titled “Qualification for Information and Communication Technology LEVEL 1”, abbreviated as “ICT LEVEL 1”.

The SQQ10 defines a professional specialization qualification in the field of information and communication technology in the event industry at level 4 of the DQR (German Qualifications Framework) or the equivalent EQF level 4 (European Qualification Framework). It complements the training to become a specialist in event technology (DQR level 4) and builds on the competencies acquired there, particularly in the area of energy distribution, but it is also open to career changers with professional experience in event technology.

The learning objectives of the SQQ10 are formulated in small steps based on competencies for easy implementation, European harmonization, and quality assurance. The scope of the SQQ10 is 121 hours. At least 90 hours must be accompanied by instructors. The remaining hours are for self-study phases and possibly practical day projects.

The implementation of the SQQ10 is open to any educational provider who has signed the IGVW’s self-commitment declaration for educational providers.

The quality standards of IGVW take into account the current legal situation at the time of publication and, based on this, describe the specific working methods and necessary competencies in the event industry. They provide an overview of the applicable legal bases, standards, and requirements for occupational health and safety.

This quality standard was developed by the responsible committee of IGVW with the participation of the DGUV department for stages and studios, the working group of safety specialists in the event industry (SiFa.VT), and the working group of safety engineers from ARD.ZDF media academy, Bavaria Film, BR, Deutschlandradio, DW, HR, MDR, RTL Germany, NDR, ORF, RB, RBB, RBT, SRG-SSR, SR, Studio Hamburg, SWR, WDR, and ZDF.