National Occupational Standards (NOS) in Business Administration Overview

In the realm of Business Administration, National Occupational Standards (NOS) define the performance requirements for various job functions. These standards, crucial for training and apprenticeships, are developed through a meticulous cycle of research, analysis, and approval. The Business Administration NOS encompass essential competence areas like managing operational activities, communication, and information systems. Continuous review and feedback from employers ensure the standards stay relevant and reflective of industry needs. Explore more about the NOS in Business Administration by Larisa Puk, the Standards & Portfolio Coordinator.

• Business Administration
• NOS
• Standards
• Training
• Competence

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1. National Occupational Standards (NOS) in Business Administration By Larisa Puk Standards & Portfolio Coordinator

2. National Occupational Standards (NOS) The NOS are the statements of performance that individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace. They are defined by specifications of the knowledge and understanding and performance criteria. The NOS are used by the 4 nations to underpin regulated qualifications used in training courses and apprenticeships. All 4 nations (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales) respect the that the NOS may apply them in a slightly different way. The NOS National Database: www.ukstandards.org.uk

3. National Occupational Standards (NOS) The process of developing and reviewing NOS is well established and follows the cycle below: Research and Analysis of Sector/Occupation Needs Functional Analysis Identification of Existing NOS Development of NOS Approval of NOS* Maintaining Relevance & Currency of NOS Supporting the implementation of NOS Research and evaluation of NOS *Most of these stages would be carried out by the SSB in partnership with employers, training providers and Awarding Bodies, but NOS are Government owned and each of the 4 UK nations have a role on the NOS panel to Approve revised/new NOS before they are published. (Panel considers Formatting; Assessability, UK-wide coverage, Relevance)

4. Business Administration NOS Standards The NOS have been developed to cover all Business and Administration-related job functions. The standards cover the functions at a number of levels of responsibility and complexity. Competence Areas Implement innovation, change and improvement in a business environment Manage operational activities in a business environment Manage office facilities and equipment Perform administrative services Communicate in a business environment Provide organisational support Manage information systems Process data and handle information

5. Business Administration NOS Business Administration Sector Profile Strategic area of importance across the UK economy in both the private and public sectors. Business Administration skills cross a number of qualification levels and variety of roles. Review The current suite of 85 NOS dates back to 2013. Duplicate, repetitive functions. National Occupational Standards (NOS) in Business Administration By Larisa Puk Standards & Portfolio Coordinator Rationalisation. Each NOS must be unique in its functions and purpose. Update to keep all functions up-to-date. IMPORTANT feedback from consultation activities. Focus on the voice of employers.

6. Thank you! Larisa.Puk@instructus.org www.instructus.org