Training, skills and workforce development are key to business success. That’s why we work together with you so you can access the training, qualifications, skills and knowledge you need. Read more...
What we do for you
What do we do for you and your industry?
We work to set the standards and qualifications so you can be your best
Setting your standards
Every three years, we work with you to review the jobs, skills and activities people carry out within animal technology to ensure your National Occupational Standards (NOS for short) are up-to-date.
NOS are great for businesses, both small and large, providing the valuable information you need to develop job descriptions, training and recruitment plans. They help you recognise what skills are missing in your business and find the most relevant training and learning you need. Importantly, NOS will also form the basis of animal technology qualifications. The next NOS review for animal technology will start in January 2011. Read more about NOS.
Bite-sized and flexible
You told us you wanted more flexible qualifications. The new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF for short) is proving to be a breakthrough in how people’s skills in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are recognised and accredited.
The QCF allows you to custom-make your qualification as you can ‘pick and mix’ what units of learning you want. By working with you on their development, you have absolutely influenced these new qualifications so they provide the best mix of knowledge and skills required. We are even looking at how qualifications that can be delivered through a continual professional development (CPD) route to enable busy staff to build a qualification as they update and improve the skills they need for their job.
Our research programme tells us what you need
We understand the skills and business requirements of your industry. Through our far-reaching and trust-worthy investigations, we can identify the needs of the animal technology industry, providing the proof you and others need to make the right decisions.
Each year, our Skills Assessment report sets out the skills shortages of today’s workforce, and predicts what is needed tomorrow. What does it say about animal technology?
We actively champion animal technology as a good career choice
We work with you to raise awareness of the range of career opportunities that are available in this dynamic and exciting industry.
We produce information on animal technology job roles so people considering a career in the industry can find out what they all involve. We work with you to ensure that this material is accurate and reflects what industry wants. We are currently looking at profiles for all jobs within the industry. Can you help?
Help you to achieve Investors in People
Investors in People is all about improving your business and addressing these issues by allowing you to focus on your business.
With our vast knowledge and expertise in animal related industries we've been approved to deliver Investors in People in England to meet your precise business needs - whatever its size.γIn fact, it's our years of specialist experience that set us apart, as we are the one and only dedicated sector expert licensed to deliver the IIP programme.
We point you towards funding opportunities for training and skills
Our brand new Fund Finder tool will help you find what funding is currently available to you, so you can take advantage of the opportunities out there and get the most out of training.
We identify the right training for you and help you find it
You told us that many of your skills are developed in the workplace and not the classroom. So we developed a simple to use, online tool, Skills Manager, which records all your skills, achievements and qualifications. This can also help you manage staff more effectively, by recognising and assessing employees training needs in a cost effective way. More about Skills Manager.
Our CourseFinder and One Stop Shop does what it says on the tin. A database of over 8,000 courses from hundreds of training providers, it allows you to quickly and easily search for the course you want, in a place near you. Search for a course.
We ensure your voice is heard
Our voice is your voice. We take time to listen to you so we can accurately represent your needs and influence those who make the decisions, especially on issues such as skills and funding.
Find the staff you need
You want to be able to find the right staff to help your business grow. This means people that have the skills to get the job done. Our Job Shop helps you match candidates with your vacancy, quickly and easily. Find out about how Job Shop can help you. Or advertise your vacancy in Jobs.
Staying safe
We work closely with the Health and Safety Executive to make sure you come home safe. We have set up a dedicated health and safety section on our website with the information you need to keep your workplace safe. In some regions we can fund health and safety training . Lantra Awards also develops courses in this area as well including first aid and manual handling.