Communiqué on National Occupational Standards (No. 2026/6)
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This communiqué puts two new national occupational standards into effect for youth work: Youth Worker at Level 5 and Specialist Youth Worker at Level 6. It matters for employers, training providers, certification bodies, and people working in youth services because these standards define the expected skills and role levels for the profession. Organizations involved in hiring, training, or certifying youth workers should align their programs and job criteria with the new standards.
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Key Changes
- Introduces the national occupational standard for Youth Worker at Level 5
- Introduces the national occupational standard for Specialist Youth Worker at Level 6
- Takes effect on the date of publication
Obligations
What this law requires
The Vocational Qualifications Authority President must execute the provisions of this communiqué, which brings into force the annexed national occupational standards for Youth Worker Level 5 and Specialist Youth Worker Level 6 as of publication.