DESCRIPTION AND CONTENT OF NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS

National occupational standard (NOS) is the minimal norm that displays the required knowledge, skills, behaviours and manners accepted by VQA in order to successfully practice an occupation.

An occupational standard is determined by taking into consideration priority needs of the labour market along with educational institutions and suggestions of the sector committees.

The form and method of the occupational standard must be compatible with ‘‘the occupational standard format’’.

The level of competence regarding the occupation whose standard has been prepared is determined in harmony with the European Qualifications Framework and the qualification levels adopted by the EU.

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