National Training Organisation (NTO)
Review and assess future skill requirements and training needs Represent sector training interests
 
  • Firstly the NTO must have a business plan defining its own strategic priorities as well as key objectives established from analysing the training needs of its sector.
  • It must then undertake regular reviews of technical, legislative and economic developments that will affect skill and training needs in its sector.
  • And it must encourage organisations in its sector to identify and plan for meeting their own training and employee development needs to promote lifetime learning.
   
  • The NTO must act as the strategic voice for the sector in relation to vocational education and training while also representing the sector's views on training issues to Government and other relevant bodies.
  • It must secure commitment to its objectives and activities from senior managers in its sector and at the same time ensure that its structure and activities are properly representative of its sector's training interests.
  Encourage the Supply of Education and Training for Organisations and Individuals in The Sector
 
  • The NTO must work with others to develop occupational standards appropriate to all employees in the sector and must promote the development of people using these standards as a basis for assessment and recognising achievements.
  • It must assist in the design and development of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs).
  • And it must develop and promote appropriate targets in its sector within the framework of the updated National Targets for Education and Training.
   
  • The NTO must regularly monitor the provision of training available to the sector against its identified needs and trends.
  • It must seek to ensure that design of training materials takes account of relevant occupational standards.
  • Further, it must stimulate training relevant to the take up of occupational standards and the achievement of national and sectoral targets while demonstrating continued involvement in the development of its sectors overall training performance.
Provide training related information and advice      
 
  • The NTO must promote training as a sound business investment and publicise developments relevant to the continued supply of a skilled workforce.
  • It must also keep the sector fully informed on relevant legislation, policy, education and training issues and trends.
     
Key Objectives | Training Activities | Investors in People | Specialist Support | Health & Safety