Key Role for BSGA In Setting Future Occupational Standards

As reported in an earlier issue the structure of vocational qualifications for the sign industry in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is undergoing a major overhaul. At the heart of this reform is the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF), which is intended to make the system simpler to understand and use, thus making it more relevant to both employers and learners.

The first stage in the process is an in-depth review of the National Occupational Standards for the sign industry, which is being coordinated by Cogent, the Sector Skills Council with responsibility for the sign industry, with input from the BSGA, colleges and other trade bodies.

When the new National Occupational Standards (NOS) have been agreed the process of establishing key job roles for the sign industry will begin. The ultimate aim is to build a set of qualifications, based on the modules within the QCF, which match the future training and skills needs of our industry.

The NOS review and the development of Gold Standard job roles were major topics at this year’s BSGA NVQ Signmaking Conference, which took place in Peterborough in June and this debate provided an excellent starting point for the review.

For more information on QCF, or to find out about the Cogent Gold Standard job roles for the sign industry, use the links on the Education page.

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