National Occupational Standards for Resilience and Emergencies

The National Occupational Standards for Resilience and Emergencies have been developed by The Workforce Development Trust (parent group to Skills for Health) in partnership with the UK Resilience Academy.
 

The need

As the risk landscape of the UK continues to evolve, the need for a well-prepared, skilled workforce has never been greater. Resilience professionals play a vital role in ensuring that organisations, communities and the nation as a whole can effectively prepare for, respond to and recover from adverse events.

The standards 

The National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Resilience and Emergencies are designed to provide a comprehensive, structured national resource to be used in the development of the resilience workforce. They outline the knowledge, skills and understanding required to effectively prepare for, respond to and recover from risks and emergencies.

Aligned with the UK government’s vision for a more resilient society, these standards will guide recruitment, training and performance management for organisations involved in mitigating, planning and responding to emergencies and crises. They are applicable across public, private and voluntary sectors, providing the competences needed to strengthen preparedness.