National Occupational Standards
What are they?
National Occupational Standards (NOS) define the level of competence needed for a particular job roles or occupation. They cover the key activities undertaken within the occupation in question and under all the circumstances the job holder is likely to encounter.
What are they used for?
Both employers and employees can use standards in their workplace. Overall they can be used to:
- describe good practice in particular areas of work
- set out a statement of competence which bring together the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to do the work
- provide managers with a tool for a wide variety of workforce management and quality control, for example staff appraisals
- offer a framework for training and development
- form the basis of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQs) and Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs)
Find out more about specific uses for employers or individuals.
Find out more about uses for educators and trainers
For details on the various National Occupational Standards within the building services sector, please contact us by emailing:
enquiries@summitskills.org.uk
