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)

Click here for an in-depth explanation of the standards.

Click here for current NOS consultations that are taking place.

For Cleaning Services NOS click on the links below:

Cleaning and Support Services Levels 1, 2 and 3

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

Local Environmental Services NOS

Local Environmental Services

Property, Caretaking and Facilities Services

Property, Caretaking and Facilities Services