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NOS - Consultation

The need for a complete review and overhaul of the Automotive Suite of standards was driven by the Sector Qualification Strategy (SQS) feedback, where employers had requested new and revised standards to fill gaps in current provision and ensure up to date and fit-for-purpose qualifications.

The draft national occupational standards have been written to reflect the specific competencies of various job roles within the automotive sector. The aim is that they may be used to form the basis of new qualifications, as optional or stand alone units, or as the basis of training programmes.

National occupational standards (NOS) for the Automotive Retail sector are now ready for consultation - please download from the table below. Your participation in the consultation process would be greatly appreciated, please feel free to comment on one or more of the industry sub-groups under review in accordance with your area(s) of experience and expertise. 

The consultation closing date for each of the sector sub-groups is shown in the table below:

 * Available now for consultation

Consultation closing date for comments:

Accident Repair MET  *31st Oct 2008
Accident Repair Body (& Welding)  *31st Oct 2008
Accident Repair Paint  *31st Oct 2008
Cosmetic Repair  *30th Sept 2008
Body Buildingtbc
Insurance Engineers/VDAtbc
Rental & Leasing  *12th Sept 2008
Light Vehicle  *15th Oct 2008
Heavy Vehicle  *15th Nov 2008
Motorcycle  *31st Oct 2008
Roadside Assistance and RecoverySept - tbc
Fast-fit  *30th Sept 2008
Sales  * 15th Oct 2008
Partstbc
Customer Servicetbc
Ethics & Ethic Principlestbc
Autoelectrical & Mobile Electrical Installationstbc
Lift Truck  *25th Oct 2008
Motorsportstbc
Trailertbc

How to get involved

To take part in the consultation please download the draft consultation documents and the consultation feedback form (for your comments) and e-mail your completed response to: NOS@motor.org.uk

Following the consultation, an expert working group will review the feedback received and finalise the standards. 

For further information contact beverleyl@motor.org.uk