We are developing a new set of National Occupational Standards for development workers who support voluntary and community groups and organisations.The SKiLD learning project at NAVCA has already done lots of work on the key elements of development work.

They’ve developed a competency framework where you can assess your skills and find out about relevant resources. Have a go at www.skild.org.uk. Before you start, you can read more about what the project involves by taking a look at the invitation to tender. Download a brief here (.doc, 240Kb).

We need your help! 

We want to make these national occupational standards as relevant and useful as we can. We want to check that both the content and the way that we actually produce the standards will work for you.

If you're a development worker who supports voluntary and community groups and organisations, it's easy to get involved.

You can give your feedback during the three month consultation phase taking place from December 2008 until the end of February 2009.

Online Consultation 

Download the draft standards and questionnaire below - completing the questionnaire should take about an hour. You can also phone or email the consultants with your comments - email Frances Miller: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , ph: 07788 940135 or 0116 251 7979. 

Please return the questionnaire to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , by Friday 16 February.

Download:

Draft standards for Development Workers (.doc, 1034Kb)
Consultation Questionnaire (.doc, 70Kb)