NATIONAL VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Benefits and Process

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NVQ Induction

• NATIONAL VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONSBenefits and
  Process

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Objectives of the session

• What are NVQs?
• The benefits of National Vocational
  Qualifications
• How to achieve a NVQ
• Holistic Online Assessment

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What are NVQs?

• National Vocational Qualifications
• Competence assessed
• in the workplace
• against national standards
• at pace and time to suit candidate
• Certificated
• whole qualification
• one or more units

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Benefits

• Vocational not academic
• Improves knowledge and
• understanding
• Enhances internal external
• working relationships
• Promotes a positive attitude
• to change

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Benefits

• Improves communication
• Promotes standardisation
• and adherence to policies and
• procedures

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Benefits

• Promotes identification and dissemination of good
  practices
• Improves effectiveness and the level of service
  offered to customers

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How do I start a NVQ?

• You must meet with an assessor for an induction
  and to complete a skills scan to determine the
  most suitable NVQ and Level for you.
• Register with the awarding body

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What happens next?

• You and your assessor will then decide how you
  can best provide the evidence to demonstrate your
  competence
• Holistic Assessment Plan

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What evidence is required?

• Personal statement/Case Study
• Professional discussion
• Product Evidence

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What evidence is required?

• Question Answer
• Observation of your work by assessor
• Witness Testimonies
• Accreditation of Prior Achievement (APA)

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Where do I keep this evidence?

• In portfolio paper based
• Online Learning Assistant

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Points to note

• Use I when writing your personal statement
• Gather good quality evidence that can be used
  again and again
• Ensure documents show your involvement
• Documents must be dated current

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The Assessment Process

• Evidence assessed by your assessor
• Competence demonstrated
• unit/element signed off and on to next
• Not yet competent
• gaps identified and action points agreed

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Appeals Procedure

• Disagreement between you and your assessor?
• Appeals Procedure
• Internal Verifier
• Centre Manager/Co-ordinator
• External Verifier
• Chief Verifier

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Frequently asked questions

• How long will it take me to get a NVQ?
  Approximate timescales
• Level 2 6 - 12 months
• Level 3 12 - 18 months
• Level 4 24 months
• Is there a timescale within which I have to
  achieve the NVQ?
• No, candidates work at their own pace.

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More frequently asked questions

• Is there an exam? No!
• How often will I meet with my assessor?
• Normally every 2-3 months
• Can I fail my NVQ?
• No, competence is either proven or not,
• if not additional evidence will be sought.

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What happens when I prove my competence?

• Unit certification
• Full certification

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The Most Important Question

• When would you like to start your NVQ?

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Thank you for listeningAny questions?

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