Driving the UK skills agenda
The fire and security National Occupational Standards (NOS) have not been updated in the UK-wide context since 2018 (Scotland), although revised NOS have since been introduced in Northern Ireland (2019), Wales (2023) and (OS) in England in 2024. Work on a new review project is now under way through a UK-wide partnership of relevant employer […]
The electrical sector is being given a final opportunity to have its say in the UK review of National Occupational Standards (NOS) for electrotechnical and electrical installation roles. The call follows a UK-wide consultation in 2024 to identify any required updates, changes and reshaping of the NOS to ensure their ongoing fitness for purpose. The […]
This is the final opportunity for the sector to have a say in the UK review of National Occupational Standards (NOS) for plumbing and heating. Earlier this year, we undertook a UK-wide consultation to identify any required updates, changes and re-shaping of the plumbing and heating NOS to ensure their ongoing fitness for purpose. The […]
BSE Skills Ltd is seeking input from employers, employees and stakeholders to ensure that National Occupational Standards (NOS) remain technically fit for purpose and reflect the evolving nature of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) work to satisfy customer demand and contribute to net zero targets. After initial meetings with employers, employees and training […]
BSE Skills Ltd is seeking input from employers, employees and stakeholders to ensure that National Occupational Standards (NOS) remain technically fit for purpose and reflect the evolving nature of electrical installation and electrotechnical work to satisfy customer demand and contribute to net zero targets. After initial meetings with employers, employees and training providers regarding the […]
BSE Skills Ltd is seeking input from employers, employees and stakeholders to ensure that National Occupational Standards (NOS) remain technically fit for purpose and reflect the evolving nature of plumbing and heating work to satisfy customer demand and contribute to net zero targets. After initial meetings with employers, employees and training providers regarding the NOS […]
BSE Skills Ltd is among the professional bodies from across the industry who have come together to support an ongoing review of Scotland’s plumbing and heating apprenticeship. The partnership has joined organisations, employers and apprentices to agree the skills and training needed to continue the apprenticeship’s low-carbon focus, enhance green technology training and ensure a […]
BSE Skills Ltd has been contracted to research and develop a suite of technical National Occupational Standards (NOS) for those whose role includes working on the installation and maintenance of solar PV (SPV) and electrical energy storage systems (EESS) across the UK. The following draft NOS have been developed by a team of UK industry […]
BSE Skills Ltd, in partnership with BESA, has been contracted to research and develop a suite of technical National Occupational Standards (NOS) for those whose role includes working on fire dampers and smoke control dampers across the UK. The following draft NOS have been developed by a team of UK industry experts, including employers, trade […]
BSE Skills Ltd, in partnership with ECA and SELECT, has been contracted to research and develop a suite of technical National Occupational Standards (NOS) for those whose role includes working on electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs) across the UK. The following draft NOS have been developed by a team of UK industry experts, including employers, […]