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CCSkills announces consultation over occupational standards

23 July 2010

The first phase of CCSKills' technical theatre National Occupational Standards (NOS) review is now available for consultation. The NOS are detailed descriptions of the components of all jobs and roles in the sectors with clear statements of the skills and knowledge need to carry out those jobs and roles.

Background

Creative & Cultural Skills is undertaking a major review of the National Occupational Standards for Technical Theatre developed in 2007. The review will address numerous issues, including:

Are there missing or new occupational areas or tasks that should be included within the National Occupational Standards?
Are there any elements in the Standards that are no longer applicable?
Are the units up to date and forward looking?
Is the language and terminology user-friendly enough?
Is the size of units appropriate?
Are the titles reflective of the content of the unit?

The work aims to build on work and research that has been carried out by Skillscene, the organisation representing trade associations in the theatre sector. In particular, the work on these National Occupational Standards will link with Skillsbanks (frameworks for Continuing Professional Development) being developed by Skillscene on behalf of the National Skills Academy.

How will the review be carried out?

Creative & Cultural Skills has established a working group of UK-wide representatives of employers, practitioners and trade bodies in the field of technical theatre. In addition to our online public consultation, we will be holding consultation events across the UK. Please email qualifications@ccskills.org.uk for more information.

The first phase of this review is to seek feedback on existing units. Further areas including rigging, video and automation will be consulted on at a later date.

How can you take part in the consultation?

To view the National Occupational Standards in Technical Theatre please click on your area/s of expertise below.

To provide CCSkills with your feedback please download this feedback form and email the completed version to qualifications@ccskills.org.uk by 31 August 2010.