STANDARDS AND QUALIFICATIONS

National Occupational Standards are presented in the form of units and they describe the different functions carried out by people working in the different sectors of the industry.

National Occupational Standards (NOS)

 The Institute of the Motor Industry is responsible for setting the National Occupational Standards for all sectors of the automotive industry. National occupational standards have been developed to cover:

  • the technical areas of the industry
  • parts operations
  • sales operations
  • management, in the form of the Automotive Retail Management Standards (ARMs).

National Occupational Standards are presented in the form of units and they describe the different functions carried out by people working in the different sectors of the industry. Each unit shows the outcomes of competent performance and includes the essential knowledge and understanding that someone needs to function effectively.

Leasing Employers - Our industry wide consultation on Leasing National Occupational Standards (NOS)

The national occupational standards (NOS) inform all mainstream qualifications from NVQ's to the diplomas on the new Qualification Credit Framework QCF. Other uses include benchmarking employer training and job descriptions.
 
Employers have fed back that the current Leasing standards (currently titled 'Rental and Leasing') needs reviewing and updating. To ensure that future qualifications and training used by the industry are up to date and relevant get involved in development and have your say!

Hire and Rental of Vehicles, Goods and Equipment - have you delivered training in the Hire and Rental sector?

Do you have experience delivering training in the Hire and Rental of Vehicles, Goods, and Equipment? The IMI is looking for sector specialists to consult on the new Qualification Credit Framework (QCF) Qualification which will replace the old NVQ.

National occupational standard (NOS) suites, both approved and pending approval

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Use of National Occupational Standards

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Contact

Beverley Lilley:
Tel: +44 (0)1992 511521
Email: beverleyl@motor.org.uk