National Vocational Qualification

A general term for work-related, competency-based qualifications which are intended to reflect the skill set needed for effective job performance. NVQs represent national standards recognised by employers in the UK and have been divided into 5 levels, from Level 1—competence to apply knowledge in performing routine and predictable tasks—to Level 5—competence to apply fundamental principles across broad and often unpredictable situations, for which there is substantial personal autonomy and often significant responsibility for the work of others, allocating substantial resources, personal accountability for analysis, diagnosis, design, planning, execution and assessment.

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Daniel Contractors' Pam Chase, left, and Caroline Connelly, NVQ course assessor

Workers get training for future at college

Thanks to a progressive training programme, the company, which has a base in Sunderland, has achieved a 97.5% retention rate for those staff who took part in a range of NVQs through Sunderland College.

Contact centre's leading award

"Gaining a nationally recognised qualification can help anybody progress at work and help enhance the service that they provide, so I would definitely recommend it to others, regardless of their age." For further information on how to gain an NVQ in social care, please visit www.ccwales.org.uk/careers her NVQ

From Mothercare to home care; At the age of 15, Pat Thomas left school with one school leaver's certificate in art, but her personal experiences of caring led her to make the decision to forge a career in social care

I have yet to see any NVQ that requires any candidate to do any of the above and certainly there is nothing in regulation or in the A1 assessor standard that requires any of the aforementioned.

The future of NVQ delivery: David Morgan explains how going back to their roots is the best way forward for NVQs

Middlesbrough-based TTE provided specialist NVQ Level 3 training and assessment to the experienced technicians to help them achieve the Assuring Competence in Engineering Construction--the (ACE) standard.

ACE training

Presents a critical account of the implementation of the Management NVQ in three case study companies.

The consequences of competence: a critical assessment of the Management NVQ

National Registrations for NVQ 4 and 5 in Management Year NVQ 4 NVQ 5 1994 3,547 1,275 1995 3,594 1,374

The NVQ in management and HE experience

Billy, 16, who livs in Huddersfield, is studying for an NVQ in Level 1 in bricklaying at Kirklees College, Billy, who is working at the Queensbury Gardens development in West Yorkshire, said: "I wanted to follow my dad into the trade, as I've helped him do a few construction jobs as I've grown up.

Apprentices building careers in construction

Back in April 2010 nurse Spencer was employed as a NVQ co-ordinator within the trust and registered her husband at the trust's expense.

Nurse rap over husband; Spouse was signed up for NVQ course

Electrical qualifications include: EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Installing and Servicing Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Appliances - Domestic, Industrial and Commercial Electrical Appliances; EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrotechnical Services - Motor Rewind and Repair; EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electro- technical Systems and Equipment - Buildings, Structures and the Environment; EAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing, Servicing and Commissioning Electronic Equipment and Appliances - Domestic, Industrial and Commercial Electrical Appliances What are the opportunities for career progression?

Livewires in demand for power career

John Hayes visited Gist's Spalding site to present Gist employees with their NVQ certificates.

Local MP helps celebrate Gist's success