Oman Society for Petroleum Services (OPAL), the Ministry of Manpower-OSTC are currently leading the development of an Oman National Occupational Standards (ONOS). It will be developed in partnership with employers and other appropriate organizations across Oman.

National Occupational Standards (NOS) set out the skills, knowledge and understanding required by employers to undertake a particular task or job role to a nationally recognized level of competence. This will formalize training requirements for employers and employees across Oman. They also form the basis of all vocational qualifications.