Level
1-4
Length
1+ years
Course style
Workplace based/vocational
Assessment
Evidence portfolio and observation
Key facts
National vocational qualifications are work-based qualifications which recognise the skills and knowledge needed to do a particular job. They provide a flexible route to gaining qualifications in the workplace and can be gained at a range of levels (depending on prior experience and qualifications).
Where can they lead?
NVQs are typically used to progress in a chosen occupation:
- Further study at the next NVQ level
- Employment
