It encourages workforce development as an integral part of food and drink commercial planning activity.
Improve uses the SQS as the primary driver of both its Qualifications and development programme for its Sector Performance Standards, which are also known as National Occupational Standards (NOS).
The SQS is an ongoing process, which will ensure that the changing needs of employers are met in the future development of Qualifications and Standards.
It outlines a number of key principles which are central to the families of Improve Proficiency Qualifications (IPQs) and Improve Vocational Qualifications (IVQs), and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs).
These principles include:
The development of the SQS and the Qualifications linked to it are driven by employers to ensure they meet the skills needs of the food and drink industry.
It is essential that Qualifications can be tailored to meet individual business needs.
Qualification frameworks should adapt to change and embrace the diverse market driven nature of the food and drink industry.
It is important that frameworks recognise achievement by including a wide variety of Qualifications, as well as a range of training, learning and development opportunities.
Bite size chunks of learning to support and complement job roles for development now and in the future.
You can access the various SQS documents by clicking on the links below:
