Close and go back to newsletter

Accreditation Newsletter

National Occupational Standards (NOS) review and consultation - Civil Contingencies

The Workforce Development Trust a Standard Setting Organisation (incorporating Skills for Justice, Skills for Health, People 1st International) has been commissioned by the Cabinet Office to carry out a review of the Civil Contingency suite of National Occupational Standards (NOS). The review will ensure that  NOS are up to date and fit for purpose for  a wide range of sectors. NOS describe the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to do a particular job or function to a nationally recognised level of competence.

Further information on the NOS review can be found on the Skills for Justice website.

The Workforce Development Trust have launched a UK wide consultation as part of this review and need your help to shape the NOS. You can contribute to the consultation by clicking the link below:

Workforce Development Trust consultation