About this directory
NOS Directory
The Occupational Standards (NOS) Directory provides a powerful resource to the public, enabling free access to the full range of NOS.
The Directory contains information on all of the Occupational Standards produced by the Skills for Business network and other standards setting bodies.
There are several ways to search for and find the standards appropriate to your needs:
Keyword search - simply enter a keyword and find the standards (across all sectors) that match
Organisation search - if you know the SSC or standards setting body responsible for the standards you are looking for, use this method of searching
Areas of Learning - if you know the sector or industry for the standards you are looking for, use this method of searching
Suite search - if you know the name of the suite of standards you are looking for, use this method of searching
Help me find - an easy to use, step by step approach to finding the standards that match your requirements