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Save the date: Review of National Occupational Standards in Northern Ireland

11/09/2019

Dates have been confirmed for meetings with employers and stakeholders in Northern Ireland to review a range of National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the fashion and textile industry.

The NOS which support the roles for fashion and textiles in Northern Ireland are currently under review, and there is now an opportunity to have your say about how they look. The review of these crucial benchmark industry standards will ensure that the qualifications meet changing industry needs.

UFKT is the Sector Skills Body for fashion and textiles in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. One of our key tasks is to produce and maintain, with the help of employers in our sector, NOS suites in Northern Ireland.

NOS specify the standard of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding they need to meet that standard consistently. Essentially NOS are benchmarks of good practice.

Manufacturing Sewn Products / Manufacturing Textiles Products NOS reviews

Date: Tuesday 15 October

Location: Fashion and Textile Design Centre, 31-33 Shipquay Street, Derry-Londonderry, BT48 6DL

Please find below details of the standards to be reviewed.

Manufacturing Textile Products

Manufacturing Sewn Products

Footwear, Leathergoods and Leather Production (via online consultation)

Ahead of the meeting, please could you take some time to identify the areas that would be most of interest to you using the documents below and return via email.

Manufacturing Textile Products

Manufacturing Sewn Products

Footwear, Leathergoods & Leather Production (via online consultation)

To register your interest in attending this events, please contact skillsandtraining@ukft.org

PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to participate in these face-to-face meetings, you can still get involved by completing the online consultation sites for the review of the NOS suites. The online consultation will also include details on the Footwear, Leathergoods & Leather Production NOS. The details of the online consultation will be published shortly.