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What are NOS?
National Occupational Standards (NOS) describe competent performance in terms of outcomes. They allow a clear assessment of competence against nationally agreed standards of performance, across a range of workplace circumstances for all roles.
Today, NOS are viewed by 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.
NOS also form the basis of qualifications, most commonly National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs). NOS are also used in the Integrated Competency Framework(ICF)|.
We regularly undertake projects to develop new NOS and review existing ones to ensure they remain up-to-date and relevant in the Justice sector.
You can access the full range of our NOS using the NOS Finder Tool|.
Other standards can be accessed using the links below
If you are a subscriber, why not log in and discuss current NOS consultations with colleagues in the discussion forum?|
Today, NOS are viewed by 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.
NOS also form the basis of qualifications, most commonly National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs). NOS are also used in the Integrated Competency Framework(ICF)|.
We regularly undertake projects to develop new NOS and review existing ones to ensure they remain up-to-date and relevant in the Justice sector.
You can access the full range of our NOS using the NOS Finder Tool|.
Other standards can be accessed using the links below
- NOS Directory website Justice sector NOS
- Drugs and Alcohol National Occupational Standards (DANOS)|
- Directory for all NOS |
- NOS for Policing and Law Enforcement (bilingual)|
- Common Standards for the Justice sector|
If you are a subscriber, why not log in and discuss current NOS consultations with colleagues in the discussion forum?|
