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National Occupational Standards (NOS) 2024/25

Enginuity is dedicated to ensuring that National Occupational Standards (NOS) remain relevant and effective in driving high-quality vocational training and apprenticeship programs across the UK. As the foundational benchmarks for competent performance in various industries, NOS are vital for supporting the skills needs of the workforce.

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Project details

Why are we doing this?

National Occupational Standards (NOS) are essential for creating high-quality apprenticeship frameworks and vocational training programs. They provide benchmarks for competent performance across various industries and must be regularly updated to reflect changes within those sectors. This project aims to ensure that NOS remain relevant and effective in supporting the UK’s skills landscape.

About the project

This year, Enginuity is conducting routine reviews of the NOS for Semi-Conductor Manufacturing, along with mini reviews for Abrasive Blasting Operators and Laser Cutting Machine Operators. These reviews will assess the current NOS provisions, identifying gaps and necessary amendments to ensure they meet the evolving needs of the industries they serve.

Project lead

Elinor Wallace

Technical Solutions & Research Manager

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Project status

Enginuity has been awarded contracts by Skills Development Scotland to conduct essential reviews of National Occupational Standards.

Desktop research is currently underway to evaluate the usage and issues associated with the existing NOS provisions. This research will help pinpoint gaps and amendments needed to enhance the relevance and applicability of the standards in light of industry feedback.

Consultation on the draft NOS is set to begin in October 2024, providing stakeholders an opportunity to contribute insights. Following this, feedback will be incorporated into the draft, with final submissions planned for March 2025.

October 2024

Consultation commences

January 2025

Consultation closes

February 2025

Draft NOS submission

March 2025

Final NOS submission

Project outputs

Draft NOS

A revised draft addressing issues raised by industry stakeholders to improve content relevance.

Final NOS

The agreed-upon standards, validated by industry stakeholders and approved by representatives from all four nations.

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