National Occupational Standards for Cleaning

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What are National Occupational Standards?

National Occupational Standards (NOS) are agreed statements of skills, knowledge and understanding required of individuals at work. In particular they:

• describe good practice in particular areas of work
• set out a statement of competence which brings together the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to do the work
• provide managers with a tool for effective workforce management and quality control
• offer a framework for training and development
• form the basis of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs)

For an in-depth explanation of the standards click here.

For current NOS consultations that are taking place click here.

For Cleaning Services NOS click on the links below:

Cleaning and Support Services Levels 1, 2 and 3

Cleaning Assessment Strategy

Cleaning Level 2 Assessment Guidance

Cleaning Level 2 Qualifications Structure

Cleaning Level 2 Key Core Skills Signposting

Additional Units

Clean-room cleaning operations

Fire damage limitation work

Health and safety in the workplace

Information communication technology (ICT) equipment

Industrial pressure cleaning operations