In today's progressive society there is a growing emphasis on quality. The Health and Social Care sector is under pressure to demonstrate optimum quality standards. For example, employers may be required to provide evidence that their staff are appropriately qualified before a contract can be awarded.

VTS can help both employers and employees alike by identifying training and development requirements and providing training which is well supported and planned to meet current needs.

In addition to the general benefits to business, VTS training can also be seen as a sound investment. Well trained staff are more enlightened and can become assessors in their own right. This will further improve the appreciation of national standards and the performance of the organisation as a whole.