The Government (through the UK
Commission for Employment & Skills) is encouraging all sectors of the economy to
develop
National Occupational Standards (NOS) to cover all workforce activities. Skills
for Security, the appointed Standards Setting Body for the Security Business
Sector engages with all sub-sectors to ensure that NOS are in place and
up-to-date. Each NOS requires an Expert Practitioner Group which provides us with the opportunity to work with experienced practitioners from the Security
Business Sector.
What are National Occupational Standards
(NOS)?
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 are viewed by
modern managers as an indispensable tool for managing a highly skilled
workforce. They are used widely to support individual and organisational
development and quality assurance at all levels. They provide benchmarks of
good practice across the UK.
National Occupational Standards form the basis of
qualifications, most commonly National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs). National Occupational Standards can
also be used to:
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Develop qualification
specifications and apprenticeship frameworks
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Develop Foundation Degrees
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Develop training programmes and
learning materials
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Accredit training courses and
course materials
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Define job roles
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Measure staff performance and
identify strengths and weaknesses using the standards to appraise
and develop and develop staff
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Identify and develop routes for
progression and continuous professional development
Each National Occupational
Standard comprises:
A workplace activity (Element of Competence)
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