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Defining Competency Benchmarks for Oman's Energy and Minerals Workforce

National Occupational Standards define the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to excel in a specific role. Developed by industry experts, they ensure consistent performance and guide training, assessment, and certification.

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Core Components of National Occupational StandardsHighlight

Defining Competency Benchmarks for Excellence in Oman's Energy and Mineral Sector

Industry-Driven

Industry-Driven

Crafted by sector specialists to reflect real-world job requirements.

Clear and Specific

Clear and Specific

Precise descriptions of tasks, competencies, and knowledge areas.

Basis for Training and Development

Basis for Training and Development

The foundation for curricula, qualifications, and assessment frameworks.

Performance Measurement

Performance Measurement

Criteria for evaluating, certifying, and advancing professionals.

Flexible and Adaptable

Flexible and Adaptable

Regularly updated to keep pace with evolving technology and practices.

Industry Recognition

Industry Recognition

Validates workforce competence, boosting career mobility and industry trust.

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Aligning Workforce Skills with National Occupational Standards for Enhanced Performance

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Defining Skill Benchmarks for Excellence in Oman's Energy and Minerals Sector

Lifting Operation NOS

Lifting Operation NOS

Lifting operations refer to activities involving the raising or lowering of loads using equipment such as cranes, hoists, forklifts, or other mechanical devices. These operations are crucial across various industries for tasks like material handling, construction, manufacturing, and logistics.

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Mobile Crane OperatorComing Soon
Static CraneComing Soon
Telescopic HandlerComing Soon
Forklift TruckComing Soon
MEWP OperatorComing Soon
Earth Moving Equipment OperatorComing Soon
Engineering Maintenance & Instrumentation NOS

Engineering Maintenance & Instrumentation NOS

Engineering Maintenance & Instrumentation Occupation refers to a professional field that involves activities related to the maintenance, repair, and optimization of engineering systems, equipment, and instrumentation devices.

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Electrical TechnicianComing Soon
Instrumentation TechnicianComing Soon
Mechanical TechnicianComing Soon
Health, Safety, and Environment

Health, Safety, and Environment

This field focuses on developing and implementing practices, policies, and guidelines to protect the well-being of individuals, the environment, and property within various organizations and industries.

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HSE AssistantComing Soon
HSE SpecialistComing Soon
HSE AdvisorComing Soon
Senior HSE AdvisorComing Soon
HSE Team LeadComing Soon
HSE ManagerComing Soon
HSE Director/VPComing Soon
Welding and Fabrication NOS

Welding and Fabrication NOS

This National Occupational Standards outline the specific skills, knowledge, and competencies that individuals in the welding & fabrication profession should possess. This includes criteria related to various welding processes, safety practices, use of welding equipment, and the ability to produce high-quality welds. It also includes criteria related to cutting, shaping, assembling, and welding metal components to create structures or products. It may also encompass aspects of blueprint reading, quality control, and safety.

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Manual Welding, Automated – Mechanised Welding Machine Setting and OperatingComing Soon
Sheet Metal Working (3 mm or less)Coming Soon
Plate Working (above 3 mm)Coming Soon
Structural Steel WorkerComing Soon
Pipe and Tube FabricatorComing Soon
RiggingComing Soon
Welding SupportComing Soon
Hard Facilities Maintenance NOS

Hard Facilities Maintenance NOS

Hard Facility Management refers to the management and maintenance of the physical infrastructure and assets within a facility. It deals with the tangible and physical aspects of a building or property. This encompasses a range of technical and structural services aimed at ensuring the optimal functioning, safety, and efficiency of a facility.

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Facilities Maintenance TechnicianComing Soon
Facilities Maintenance CraftsmanComing Soon
Facilities Maintenance FitterComing Soon
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering NOS

Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering NOS

Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering refers to a specialized branch of engineering that focuses on the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes and systems for the production of mechanical components and products. This field combines principles of mechanical engineering with manufacturing technologies to create efficient and cost-effective methods of producing goods.

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Machine OperatingComing Soon
CNC Machine OperatingComing Soon
Production Assembly, MachiningComing Soon
CNC MachiningComing Soon
Machine Tool SettingComing Soon
Fitting and AssemblingComing Soon
Pipe Fitting and AssemblingComing Soon
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