We research into national industrial and occupational sectors

We primarily work at the national level, but also work at regional and local levels

We work for public and private clients

We undertake both quantitative and qualitative research

We design and implement research plans and methodologies

We design and implement surveys (paper-based and electronic), workshops, and interviews

We are internationally recognised experts in developing competency frameworks, including national occupational standards, and have developed them for a wide range of industries (see our lists of clients and projects)

We assist entire industries in the UK to develop National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) for all levels of competence, including the highest at Level 5

We help clients to interpret and customise competency frameworks and national occupational standards to meet their needs, linking in (if desired) to national qualification frameworks

We develop new competencies tailored exactly to meet clients' requirements, and these are used as a backbone for corporate HRD policies