For a description of NOS and N/SVQs and information on those where Cogent has responsibility, see Standards and Qualifications in the Home page index.

National Vocational Qualifications

City & Guilds developed NVQs in

-Radiation Protection at Levels 2, 3 and 4

-Nuclear Decommissioning at Levels 2 and 3

Which are accredited by QCA and can be seen on the national qualifications website http://www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk/ . These use the NOS developed by Cogent with employers in 2005.

Development of National Occupational Standards for the Nuclear Industry

In 2004, a functional and occupational mapping project was completed for the nuclear industry (see below). This project recognised a need for the development of NOS in Radiation Protection, Safety Case Preparation and Nuclear Decommissioning. Funding was secured by Cogent from the National Occupational Standards Board to proceed with this work.

The industry work groups (IWGs) were established in 2005 with support from the Cogent Nuclear Advisory Council and the National Occupational Standards were duly produced and displayed in the Standards UKwebsite www.ukstandards.co.uk

Functional and Occupational Map

In 2004, Cogent managed a project to map the occupations and functions of the nuclear industry, as a precursor to identifying new NOS required.

Employers are encouraged to express their views to Cogent on the needs for NOS and NVQs for the industry.

For details on any of the above, contact James Murdock, 01925 515218