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National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are training qualifications designed to recognise your competence in the workplace. NVQs have a patent focus on providing the vocational knowledge and skills needed to meet national standards that are expected when working in various occupations. In fact, in some occupational areas a minimum of an NVQ qualification is essential to be offered employment.

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are training qualifications designed to recognise your competence in the workplace. NVQs have a patent focus on providing the vocational knowledge and skills needed to meet national standards that is expected when working in various occupations. In fact, in some occupational areas a minimum of an NVQ qualification is essential to be offered employment.
To achieve an NVQ you will need to show that you can perform your job activities accurately and prove that you have the knowledge to understand your job activities and why you are performing them. You will work together with an NVQ Assessor whom we will assign to you to gather evidence to prove your competence. This evidence will be organised and collected into a portfolio which will ultimately be assessed.    
BENEFITS OF DOING AN NVQ
• You can build your confidence in the way you perform your existing job
• You do not need to leave your place of work as you will be assessed on the job
• Upon successful completion you will get a nationally recognised certificate that proves your existing skills
• Can open doors to promotion, further study and much more
Below is a list of all the NVQ courses we offer. For more information on the NVQ of your interest, please run your mouse over the course title below and click 

To achieve an NVQ you will need to show that you can perform your job activities accurately and prove that you have the knowledge to understand your job activities and why you are performing them. You will work together with an NVQ Assessor whom we will assign to you to gather evidence to prove your competence. This evidence will be organised and collected into a portfolio which will ultimately be assessed.    

BENEFITS OF DOING AN NVQ

• You can build your confidence in the way you perform your existing job

• You do not need to leave your place of work as you will be assessed on the job

• Upon successful completion you will get a nationally recognised certificate that            proves your existing skills

• Can open doors to promotion, further study and much more

Below is a list of all the NVQ courses we offer. For more information on the NVQ of your interest, please run your mouse over the course title below and click.



You are able to do an NVQ through our College in one of two ways: under the Train to Gain service or privately.

TRAIN TO GAIN

Train to Gain is a new service launched by the Learning Skills Council (LSC) to offer free funding to businesses so they can invest this money on you to do free NVQs and other courses. The LSC offers this funding so that you can build your skills and confidence in the job you are doing. 

Eligibility Requirements:

The eligibility requirements for candidates to use the Train to Gain service are that you must:

  •   be aged 19 years or over
  •   be resident in the UK for 3 years or more
  •   not be an overseas national subject to employment or learning restrictions   and/or have a time limit on your stay (other than a refugee or asylum seeker)
  •   not be taking part in any other programme funded directly by the UK            Government (apart from a Skills for Life course or equivalent)
  •   not hold 5 or more GCSEs or the equivalent
  •   be in relevant employment or be employed as a volunteer. 

For private candidates (those who do not meet the requirements for the Train to Gain service) you: 

  •   must be over 16 years of age
  •   must be in relevant employment or be employed as a volunteer. 

Cost:

NVQ Level 2 under the Train to Gain service is Free. NVQ Level 3 is usually free under Train to Gain subject to certain requirements. The fee for private candidates is £1200 for NVQ Level 2 and NVQ Level 3 is £1500. NVQ Level 4 is £1800 but some funding may be available to you.

These amounts can be paid in 3 months of equal installments but an initial deposit will be required. If you have any queries or would like to find out more information please contact us.