NVQ's

What are NVQs?

NVQ's National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are work-based qualifications that assess the skills and knowledge people need to perform their job role effectively. The qualifications are based on national occupational standards, which define what employees, or potential employees, must be able to do and know, how well they must do these things, and the circumstances in which they have to use the skills or carry out the activities.

How long does it take to do an NVQ?

A learner may begin their NVQ at any time, provided the necessary preparations and plans have been made. There is no limit on the time a learner may take to gain the whole qualification or individual unit(s). Some learners will take longer than others, depending on their understanding of the award, their work setting and personal circumstances. Learners do not have to achieve their NVQ all at once; unit accreditation is available for those wishing to achieve an NVQ unit by unit over a period of time.

What are the levels of an NVQ?

NVQs are available at five levels, which reflect the range of technical and supervisory skills, knowledge, and experience that employees should have as they progress in their industry. Each NVQ is designed to fit into a broad qualifications framework, which allows for the comparison of different qualifications in the UK and throughout Europe. An explanation of the levels is provided on the Guidance pages.

How do NVQs compare to academic qualifications?

Occupational and academic qualifications are different in terms of measuring knowledge and skills. It is better to think in terms of broad comparability rather than equivalency between occupational and academic qualifications.

The qualifications we offer:

NVQ in Business and Administration L2 & L3
NVQ in Customer Service L2 & L3
NVQ in Learning and Development L3
NVQ in Team Leading L2
NVQ in Management L3
NVQ in Retail Skills L2 & L3
NVQ in Youth Work L2 & L3
NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools L2 & L3
NVQ in Advice and Guidance L2 & L3
Key Skills COM L1, L2 & L3
Key Skills AON L1, L2 & L3
Key Skills IT L1, L2 & L3
Wider Key skills IOL L2 & L3
Wider Key skills WWO L2 & L3
Functional Skills in Maths, English and ICT L1 & L2

How we fund our training

B2B Engage Ltd is recognised training provider on behalf of the Skills Funding Agency (SFA). The SFA helps fund much of the training we have on offer - helping you get your training professionally delivered and often fully funded.