NVQ
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Each NVQ is clearly positioned in one of five levels of the NVQ framework.
To be accredited with an NVQ award it must have been:
Based on national standards required for performance in employment, and take into account future needs with regard to technology, markets and employment.
Based on assessment of the outcomes of learning, normally arrived at independently of any particular mode, duration or location of learning.
Awarded on the basis of valid and reliable assessment which ensures that performance to the national standards can be achieved at work.
Free from unnecessary barriers restricting access and progression, and available to all those who are able to reach the required standard by whatever means.
Free from overt and covert discriminatory practices of any kind.
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