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National Occupational Standards
What are they?
National Occupational Standards (NOS) define the level of competence needed for a particular job role 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.
NOS for building services engineering
What are they used for?
Both employers and employees can use the 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 Qualification Diplomas (NVQ Diplomas), 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 further information about the National Occupational Standards for building services engineering, please email: enquiries@summitskills.org.uk
