Motor Industry National Occupational Standards Reviews

Northern Ireland participants sought from the motor sector to help with a review of National Occupational Standards

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is starting a review of several National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is seeking involvement from the industry in the reviews.

NOS are documents that describes the knowledge, skills and understanding an individual needs to be competent at a job. They can be used in many different ways. Awarding Bodies can create qualifications to train individuals for a job. These qualifications can then be used in an Apprenticeship Framework or a training programme.

Employers can create a job description to recruit new staff or a training plan to develop their skills. Also, individuals can research different types of jobs and match their skills/experience to those that are needed.

The IMI is starting a review of the following suites of NOS including:

• Accident Repair – Body
• Body Building
• Parts Operations
• Roadside Assistance
• Vehicle Recovery

The review will be completed by 31 March 2023. To ensure the outcome of the review is in line with industry needs, across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, industry experts are invited to take part in the review.

Ways to get involved

There are several ways to get involved in the review:

• Project Steering Group
• workshops and / or interviews (face to face, telephone or Skype) on the NOS relevant to you
• on-line consultations and webinars to provide updates on the main developments in the review

The Project Steering Group will oversee the progress of the project through to its conclusion ensuring that the revised NOS are in line with industry working practices and are fit for purpose.

Northern Ireland meetings:

Find out more about the Motor Industry NOS Reviews and register your interest.

First published 27 June 2022