National Vocational Qualifications ( NVQs ) are practical work-based awards in England , Wales , and Northern Ireland that are achieved through assessment and training. The regulatory framework supporting NVQs was withdrawn in 2015 and replaced by the Regulated Qualifications Framework ( RQF ), although the term "NVQ" may be used in RQF qualifications if they "are based on recognised occupational standards, work-based and/or simulated work-based assessment, and where they confer occupational competence".
17-488: As the NVQ is based on a student's practical skills, it is completed in the workplace. The NVQ was assessed by building up a portfolio of evidence based on the student's professional experience. At the end of the NVQ, the student undergoes final practical assessments, during which an NVQ assessor will observe and ask questions. To achieve an NVQ, candidates have to prove that they have the ability (competence) to carry out their job to
34-512: A paid or voluntary position. For example, someone working in an administrative office role may take an NVQ in Business and Administration. There are five levels of NVQ, ranging from Level 1, which focuses on basic work activities, to Level 5 for senior management. Although NVQs such as NVQ Level 3 can be roughly translated as being at the same level as a GCE Advanced Level or BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma , in terms of depth and vigor of study,
51-417: A portfolio of evidence based on the student's professional experience. At the end of the NVQ, the student undergoes final practical assessments, during which an NVQ assessor will observe and ask questions. To achieve an NVQ, candidates have to prove that they have the ability (competence) to carry out their job to the required standard. NVQs are based upon meeting National Occupational Standards , which describe
68-808: A unit of NOS must comprise: NOS may also have sections covering: NOS can be used to support any and all human resource management and development activities, as shown in the toolkit developed for Skills for Justice to support the use of the NOS for Legal Advice. NOS are also used in the UK as the basis for National Vocational Qualifications and Scottish Vocational Qualifications . National Vocational Qualification National Vocational Qualifications ( NVQs ) are practical work-based awards in England , Wales , and Northern Ireland that are achieved through assessment and training. The regulatory framework supporting NVQs
85-731: The "competencies" expected in any given job role. NVQs are not graded "pass" or "fail". Instead, an NVQ is graded either "Competent" (which is seen as passing the NVQ) or, if further work must be completed, "Not Yet Competent" (which is regarded as failing the NVQ). Typically, candidates work towards an NVQ that reflects their role in a paid or voluntary position. For example, someone working in an administrative office role may take an NVQ in Business and Administration. There are five levels of NVQ, ranging from Level 1, which focuses on basic work activities, to Level 5 for senior management. Although NVQs such as NVQ Level 3 can be roughly translated as being at
102-627: The NVQ cannot be compared with other academic qualifications at the same level, i.e. GCE Advanced Levels and the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (an A* at A-Level is equivalent to a D* at BTEC Level 3). For this reason, the NVQ Level 3 does not attract UCAS points and cannot be used for university admission . In Scotland, the approximately equivalent qualification is the Scottish Vocational Qualification . They are
119-511: The National Qualifications Framework, and is therefore comparable to lower NVQ level 4. Both Graduateship (GCGI) and Associateship (ACGI) are at level six of the National Qualifications Framework, compared by OFQUAL to the highest category NVQs of level 4. Membership (MCGI) is placed on NQF level 7, and Fellowship (FCGI) on level 8, compared by OFQUAL to NVQs of level 5. City & Guilds itself ties each NVQ to
136-492: The National Qualifications Framework, compared by OFQUAL to the highest category NVQs of level 4. Membership (MCGI) is placed on NQF level 7, and Fellowship (FCGI) on level 8, compared by OFQUAL to NVQs of level 5. City & Guilds itself ties each NVQ to the level on the NQF with the same number. Both Graduateship (GCGI) and Associateship (ACGI) have been awarded, before the year 2004, at level 5 of NVQ. The NVQ Framework classifies
153-623: The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ). NVQs are not formally defined in terms of equivalence to conventional academic qualifications. However, for the compilation of social statistics and other purposes, approximate equivalences have to be established. The following equivalences are used by the London School of Economics 's Research Lab Licentiateship (post nominal: LCGI) sits on level 4 of
170-722: The UK. For example, there are NOS for: All approved National Occupational Standards are available for downloading free of charge from the NOS Directory . According to the SSDA (the Sector Skills Development Agency, replaced in 2008 by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills and the Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards, comprising all nineteen sector skills councils ),
187-557: The approximately equivalent qualification is the Scottish Vocational Qualification . They are the responsibility of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Apprenticeships and Skills in the Department for Education . NVQs are competence-based qualifications. The five levels of NVQ are defined as having the following competencies: Gov.uk lists the equivalents for academic qualifications between
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#1732772820258204-409: The compilation of social statistics and other purposes, approximate equivalences have to be established. The following equivalences are used by the London School of Economics 's Research Lab Licentiateship (post nominal: LCGI) sits on level 4 of the National Qualifications Framework, and is therefore comparable to lower NVQ level 4. Both Graduateship (GCGI) and Associateship (ACGI) are at level six of
221-425: The economy into the following areas: National Occupational Standards National Occupational Standards ( NOS ), also known as professional standards , specify UK standards of performance that people are expected to achieve in their work, and the knowledge and skills they need to perform effectively. NOS, which are approved by UK government regulators, are available for almost every role in every sector in
238-441: The required standard. NVQs are based upon meeting National Occupational Standards , which describe the "competencies" expected in any given job role. NVQs are not graded "pass" or "fail". Instead, an NVQ is graded either "Competent" (which is seen as passing the NVQ) or, if further work must be completed, "Not Yet Competent" (which is regarded as failing the NVQ). Typically, candidates work towards an NVQ that reflects their role in
255-536: The responsibility of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Apprenticeships and Skills in the Department for Education . NVQs are competence-based qualifications. The five levels of NVQ are defined as having the following competencies: Gov.uk lists the equivalents for academic qualifications between the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and the framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ). NVQs are not formally defined in terms of equivalence to conventional academic qualifications. However, for
272-442: The same level as a GCE Advanced Level or BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma , in terms of depth and vigor of study, the NVQ cannot be compared with other academic qualifications at the same level, i.e. GCE Advanced Levels and the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (an A* at A-Level is equivalent to a D* at BTEC Level 3). For this reason, the NVQ Level 3 does not attract UCAS points and cannot be used for university admission . In Scotland,
289-474: Was withdrawn in 2015 and replaced by the Regulated Qualifications Framework ( RQF ), although the term "NVQ" may be used in RQF qualifications if they "are based on recognised occupational standards, work-based and/or simulated work-based assessment, and where they confer occupational competence". As the NVQ is based on a student's practical skills, it is completed in the workplace. The NVQ was assessed by building up
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