NVQ's
What is an NVQ?
An NVQ is a National Vocational Qualification. It is a work-based qualification designed to measure competence in a professional role.
An NVQ is different from a traditional taught course as it requires you to show what you currently do and how you have the underpinning knowledge required to do your job, as opposed to teaching and testing you on new knowledge.
To prove your competence, you as a candidate are required to collect evidence from your workplace in line with the National Occupational Standards (NOS) of the NVQ.
Why do I need to do an NVQ?
If you work on a construction site or have done in the past you will have no doubt heard of a CSCS Card.
The only way that CSCS will issue you a card will be:
1. If you are registered for a trade specific qualification
2. If you have completed your trade specific qualification
How do I get an NVQ?
Floortrain keep the process of gaining an NVQ very simple, call us today on 01302 249555or enquire online and we can get started.
Qualification Types
Award
An award is worth between 1 and 12 credits. This will take between 10 and 120 hours to complete.
Certificate
A certificate is worth between 13 and 36 credits. This will take between 130 and 360 hours to complete.
Diploma
A diploma is worth 37 credits or more. This will take around 370 hours to complete.
What happens when I have registered for the qualification?
When all your initial paperwork is completed, we allocate your portfolio to one of our assessors who will give you a call and introduce himself. He will make an arrangement to come and visit you whist your working and gather evidence which can then be assessed against national standards.
Once you are registered, you can apply for your temporary CSCS Card which will last 12 months.
Can I fail an NVQ?
No. If you have not provided enough or the correct evidence, your assessor will guide you to find the additional or different evidence in order to support your claim to competence.
Do I need to attend college or night school?
No. NVQs are an assessment of your current competence in your workplace. An assessor will visit you in your workplace as a result of your daily job role.
Organising and cross referencing your evidence and compiling your portfolio will also need to be done. You may be required to complete this at home if you do not have enough time during your working hours.
Do I have to go to Floortrain?
No. We can complete parts of our assessment by telephone and by coming to you for an informal chat. The remainder can be completed when we come to assess your working practises on-site while you work on a "real" job.
For more information please contact 01302 249555