Standards
National Occupational Standards (Standards or NOS) set out what employees should be able to do in a particular type of job.
The Standards are kept up-to-date and reflect what people working in the industry really do in their jobs.
Employers have a very important role to play in Standards and Skillset works with key employers from each part of the sector to:
- Find out what skills and knowledge employees should have in certain jobs and at certain levels, based on their own experience in their own business
- Change Standards that are out of date and create new Standards for job areas where no Standards currently exist.
- Ensure qualifications are fit-for-purpose and don't waste both employers' and employees' time
Find out more about how you can use Standards day-to-day. or have a look at the Fashion and Textiles specific suites below.
Apparel Manufacturing Technology
Standards provide a clear, up to date description of what an individual needs to be able do in order to perform a job successfully, which is vital in this broad sector.
Read MoreBalanced Sourcing and New Product Development
Standards provide a clear, up to date description of what an individual needs to be able do in order to perform a job successfully. Find out more about sourcing and product development here.
Read MoreBespoke Cutting and Tailoring
The Bespoke Cutting and Tailoring Standards provide a clear, up to date description of what an individual needs to be able do in order to perform a job successfully. They are separated from the Apparel Standards as they concern handmade bespoke items as opposed to mass-produced items.
Read MoreFootwear and Leathergoods
Standards provide a clear, up to date description of what an individual needs to be able do in order to perform a job successfully. Read about the footwear and leathergood Standards here.
Read MoreHeritage
Standards provide a clear description of what an individual needs to be able do in order to perform a job successfully. Heritage focuses on the traditional processes for kilt making, knitting and Harris Tweed weaving, amongst others.
Read MoreLaundry and Dry Cleaning
Standards provide a clear, up to date description of what an individual needs to be able do in order to perform a job successfully. Find out what this looks like in laundry and dry cleaning.
Read MoreMan-Made Fibres
Standards provide a clear, up to date description of what an individual needs to be able do in order to perform a job successfully. Man-made fibres is a fairly well-defined industry sector, covering artificial and synthetic filament tow, yarns and staple fibres.
Read MoreManufacturing Sewn Products
Standards provide a clear, up to date description of what an individual needs to be able do in order to perform a job successfully. Have a look at the Standards for Manufacturing Sewn Products here.
Read MoreManufacturing Textile Products
Standards provide a clear, up to date description of what an individual needs to be able do in order to perform a job successfully. Find out what this means for Manufacturing Textile Products here.
Read MoreTextiles and Materials Design
Standards provide a clear, up to date description of what an individual needs to be able do in order to perform a job successfully.
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