Occupational maps

All Apprenticeships, Higher Technical Qualifications, and T Levels are based on occupations recognised by employers. The Occupational Maps bring these together to show where technical education can lead. There are 15 maps, one for each route.

They help employers and individuals to understand routes for progression and how occupations at different levels link together.

This section gives information about occupational standards, their development and links to the occupational maps.

Explore the NEW occupational maps!

Understand routes for progression and how occupations link together.

What are the occupational maps?

Find out more about our occupational maps.

What is an occupational standard?

An occupational standard is a description of an occupation. It contains an occupational profile, and describes the ‘knowledge, skills and behaviours’ (KSBs) needed for someone to be competent in the occupation’s duties. 

Occupational standards development

Occupational standards are developed by employers for occupations that meet IfATE's current occupation criteria.
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