We are actively involved in working to make the picture clearer for employers and practitioners and ensuring quality and consistency for all training and qualifications. Introducing a completely new qualification at this point will only lead to confusion and division.
However, the National Occupational Standards are not static. Both Level 2 and 3 have been reviewed once, and Level 2 is about to be reviewed again. If they fall short in some areas, it is up to the sector to be involved in the review process and propose new or amended standards. To suggest devising a whole new qualification because one or two areas perhaps aren't currently covered doesn't make any sense at all.
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