National Occupational Standards offer a framework for good employment practice and define the skills, knowledge and experience required to work in the industry. They provide a tool for small and micro businesses, employers, careers advisors and trainers to benchmark and assess what skills are required to do a job.
NOS can be used to:
- Describe good practice in particular areas of work
- Devise a statement of competence which defines the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to do the work
- Design and implement workforce management and quality control processes
- Offer a framework for training and development
- Form the basis of qualifications.
Current NOS projects
Throughout 2010 Lantra will continue to review and develop National Occupational Standards (NOS). It is vital that NOS are kept-up-to-date and accurately reflect the skills needed in the industry. To ensure this happens they need to be reviewed periodically.
Lantra would like to invite knowledgeable people from the relevant industries to have an input into this process. Meetings and consultations will be held throughout the year. If you would like to participate in the review process or would like further information, please contact Lantra on 02476 858 424 or email standardsandquals@lantra.co.uk.
Click on an industry below for more information about the NOS review:
Agricultural management
Animal care and management
Aquaculture
Crofters and smallholders - consultation now open
Equine
Equine barefoot care
Farriery
Fisheries management
Flood risk management
Floristry
Game and wildlife management
Horticulture management
Veterinary nursing
