National Occupational Standards (NOS)
What are National Occupational Standards?
National Occupational Standards
(NOS) describe what an individual needs to do, know and understand
in order to carry out a particular job role or function.
How can National Occupational Standards be
used?
They can be used to:
- describe good practice in particular areas of work
- set out a statement of competence which
bring together the skills, knowledge and understanding
necessary to do the work
- provide managers with a tool for a wide variety of workforce
management and quality control
- offer a framework for training and development
- form the basis of a range vocational qualifications.
There are various NOS and they are
divided into 'suites' of particular areas of work.
How can I use NOS?
NOS are standards of best practice
and thus can be used for recruitment and personal development.
AVA and NOS
All of AVA's training courses have
the relevant NOS listed within the course outline to assist
learners in identifying the benefits to their professional
development and selecting the most appropriate course. AVA has
mapped their training courses to the standards for the most
relevant suites and provided information on related suites.
Preventing and Tackling Domestic and Sexual Abuse and Violence
National Occupational Standards
In 2009 Skills for Justice created
National Occupation Standards (NOS) for professionals working in
'Preventing and Tackling Domestic and Sexual Abuse and Violence'.
This suite is designed to reflect the knowledge and skills
that are required to carry out this work. The NOS are relevant for
any practitioner whose work brings them into contact with survivors
and/or perpetrators of violence.
The full list of National
Occupation Standards (NOS) for professionals working in 'Preventing
and Tackling Domestic and Sexual Abuse and Violence' can be found
here.
Drug and Alcohol National Occupational Standards (DANOS)
The Drug and Alcohol National
Occupational Standards (DANOS), launched in May 2002, are relevant
to everyone who is working to improve the quality of life for
individuals and communities by minimising harm associated with
substance misuse.
The full list of Drug and Alcohol
National Occupation Standards (NOS) can be found
here.
Mental Health National Occupational Standards
Skills for Health updated the Mental Health NOS in 2003. This
set of standards is relevant to anyone working with individuals or
famiies where mental health is an issue. The full list of NOS can
be found
here.
Related National Occupational Standards Suites
Community Justice (Skills for Justice)
Policing and Law Enforcement (Skills for Justice)
Please note that each standard
is a combination of skills, knowledge and actions, therefore it is
important to remember that although training provides you with the
skills and knowledge needed, further work will be required by the
practitioner to complete the standard.
If you have any further questions,
please email sophie.taylor@avaproject.org.uk
