Semta's Role
Semta is responsible for developing, reviewing and revising
National Occupational Standards (NOS) for the sector it represents.
We are also tasked with drawing up apprenticeship frameworks which
contain the necessary elements to provide employers with the skills
they need. We do this by consulting widely with employers, trade
associations and other stakeholders to make sure these standards
and frameworks remain relevant and up to date.
It means that awarding bodies developing qualifications based on
them, and training providers delivering them can have confidence
that they are fit for purpose. Our NOS and frameworks go through a
rigorous approval process and are recognised nationally by the
qualifications authorities. Wherever they are located, your
customers will know that the Semta-based products you are offering
bear the industry-standard ‘hallmark’.
Providers and awarding bodies can benefit further from the
validation processes which the National Skills Academy for
Manufacturing is rolling out.