Is an NVQ a good qualification?

Studying for an NVQ is a good option if you know exactly which career you’d like to pursue, much like you would with a BTEC or with your SQAs. For the most part, NVQs are vocational (professional) qualifications and do not come with academic UCAS tariff points.

Why is an NVQ important?

Importance of NVQ? An NVQ will give you the tools to progress in your occupation by allowing you to show your understanding of your job role. By choosing the most suitable NVQ for your job role, you will be giving yourself an opportunity to become more qualified in your chosen field.

What is a NVQ designed to do?

NVQs are a ‘competence-based’ qualification, which means you learn practical, work-related tasks designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge to do a job effectively. Taking an NVQ could be suitable if you already have skills and want to improve them, or if you are starting from scratch.

Does an NVQ expire?

Does an NVQ expire? Once an NVQ qualification has been achieved, they do not expire. Much like a GCSE or a degree, once you have completed your NVQ, you do not need resit or renew your qualification. However, certain cards such as the CSCS card, which require NVQs to obtain, do.

Is an NVQ higher education?

NVQ Level 4 equivalent – Higher Education Certificate/BTEC. NVQ Level 5 equivalent – Higher Education Diploma/Foundation Degree. NVQ Level 6 equivalent – Undergraduate Degree/Degree Apprenticeship.

Is a NVQ the same as a diploma?

Although NVQ’s such as a 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, the NVQ cannot be compared with other academic qualifications at the same level, i.e. GCE Advanced Levels and the BTEC Level 3 …

Is NVQ pass or fail?

NVQ’s are not awarded by Pass or Fail: instead the NVQ grading criteria was either awarding a successful ‘Competent’ award (which was seen as passing the NVQ). Alternatively, if further work needed completing, the student receives a ‘Not Yet Competent’ (which was regarded as failing the NVQ).

Is a NVQ a diploma?

Is an NVQ better than a BTEC?

Is an NVQ graded?

Our NVQs are based on the National Occupational Standards, which define the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to do a particular job. This means that our NVQs are designed to meet the changing needs of your area of work.

Is an NVQ the same as an apprenticeship?

Most apprenticeships will normally intergrate the completion of an NVQ qualification. Intermediate apprentices will often work towards an NVQ at Level 2, advanced apprentices will work towards an NVQ at Level 3, and higher apprentices will focus their efforts on attaining an NVQ at Level 4.