Benefits of National Occupational Standards
To employees
For employees and freelances, the Standards provide:
a means for recognising ability
a means for determining gaps in knowledge, experience and skills
an objective process for identifying training needs
performance indicators and a guide to effectiveness and efficiency.
To employers
For employers, the Standards offer:
a means assessing objectively occupational competence, including knowledge and understanding of the subject
a guide for job descriptions and recruitment requirements
a basis for staff appraisals
a systematic approach to analysing training needs
the opportunity to improve overall company performance by developing a better trained, better equipped and more effective workforce.