r e v i e w 31 Conservation National Occupational Standards Addressing the required abilities elsewhere in the industry, National Occupational Standards (NOS) are specified benchmarks that describe the competences that individuals should possess to carry out particular job functions in their work. The NOS can also be used for a variety of other purposes, including the development of competencebased qualifications such as National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), and the Scottish equivalent, SVQs. They provide proof that an individual has both the knowledge and the technical ability to carry out a job role in the work place to an appropriate standard. During 2010, a Conservation Level 3 Standard was devised by the Construction Industry Council, with industry support, to address the abilities of those working in support roles in conservation. This could involve individuals dealing with a variety of tasks, whether submitting or assessing applications, or advising, or organising projects. Those eligible to be assessed under the Conservation NOS could be working for local authorities, other public organisations, or be in private sector consultancies. Soon to be offered, the Conservation Level 3 will be augmented by a Conservation NOS Level 4 in the near future, as work on the Level 4 has just been authorised. Conclusion With so many organisations involved in the process of defining and agreeing building conservation accreditation and standards, ensuring consistency in the overall approach has been essential. An appropriate integration across the various professional body accreditation schemes, the www.understandingconservation.org website and the development of the Conservation NOS, has been assured by embedding the principles of the ICOMOS guidelines for education and training in all these training and educational initiatives. Further Information For the NHTG’s Built Heritage Sector Professionals Skills Needs Analysis of the UK Built Heritage Sector 2008 see: www.nhtg.org.uk/nhtginitiatives/publications/research/ buildingpros2008.aspx For the ICOMOS Guidelines for Education and Training in the Conservation of Monuments, Ensembles and Sites see: www.icomos.org/docs/guidelines_for_education.html For details of the professional body accreditation schemes see: http://bc-url.com/aic Details of the Icon Scheme can be found at: www.icon.org.uk/index.php?id=5&option=com_ content&task=view Details of the Conservation National Occupational Standard can be found at: www.cic.org.uk/activities/conservation.doc Ingval Maxwell OBE DA(Dun) RIBA FRIAS CAABC ACA FSA Scot is currently acting on a number of European and UK advisory boards. Until his retirement from Historic Scotland in 2008 his architectural career focused on conservation. Bullen Conservation Ltd, Lowerhouse Works, Lowerhouse St, Oldham, Lancs OL1 3NN Tel:0161 633 6528 Fax:0161 633 7064 email: sales@bullenconservation.co.uk www.bullenconservation.co.uk CON S E R VA T I ON & M A S O N R Y S P E C I A L I S T S Offering a complete conservation service by skilled craftsmen dedicated to maintaining our history for future generations • Façade Cleaning • Masonry Repointing • Stonework & Brickwork Restoration • Masonry Works • Masonry Stabilisation • Terracotta Works • Stucco/Façade Repair • Concrete Repairs • Timber Treatment • Timber Engineering • Chemical Damp Proof Courses • Specialist Waterproof Tanking • Façade Surveys Masonry Conservation & Ecclesiastical Specialists Bullen Ad Mar 08 3 14/4/08 8:37 AM Page 1 Managing change in the historic environment Heritage Contact: Roger Mascall E: rmascall@turleyassociates.co.uk T: 020 7851 4010 www.turleyassociates.co.uk
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