National Occupational Standards

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ConstructionSkills develops and maintains the National Occupational Standards (NOS) that support the construction industry. United Kingdom Coordination Group (UKCG)/UK NOS and Qualifications Panel (UKNQP) approved NOS can be viewed and downloaded atwww.ukstandards.co.uk .

National Occupational Standards are used to:

  • describe good practice in particular areas of work
  • set out a statement of competence
  • provide resource for a variety of workforce management and quality control tools
  • offer a framework for training and development
  • form the basis of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs).

Sector Skills Councils and Standards Setting Bodies develop, maintain and update NOS as their sectors change. ConstructionSkills also runs a programme of publicity presentations to provide general support and guidance regarding NOS related work and to encourage feedback.