National Occupational Standards for Facilities Management

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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)

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To view National Occupational Standards for Facilities Management click on the relevant link below.

FM Level 3

Full Suite

Qualifications Structure

Assessment Strategy

Key Core Skills

FM Level 4

Full Suite

Qualifications Structure

Assessment Strategy

Key Core Skills

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