National Occupational Standards (NOS) define the level of performance that an employee must attain while performing a job function, as well as the knowledge and skills that are required.
Uses of the National Occupational Standards
➤ A guide to the creation of a set of instruments for human resource management, human capital development, and quality control.
➤ A foundation for developing educational and training programs.
➤ Set criteria for recruiting and selection.
➤ Set a standard for evaluating performance and capability.
Benefits for Employers
➤ Improve the quality of the work and increase productivity.
➤ Reduce recruitment costs by establishing criteria for employee selection.
➤ Provide a method for better human resource planning and management.
➤ Assist in the development of effective talents.
Benefits for Employee
➤ Determine the abilities and information required for various vocations.
➤ A resource for determining ability and training requirements.
➤ Identify and encourage different career paths.
➤ Increase the number of people who can work in each industry.
