National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are practical work-based awards in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that are achieved through assessment and training. The regulatory framework supporting NVQs was withdrawn in 2015 and replaced by the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), although the term "NVQ" may be used in RQF qualifications if they "are based on recognised occupational standards, work-based and/or simulated work-based assessment and where they confer occupational competence". As the NVQ are based on a student's practical skills, it is completed in the workplaces. The NVQ was assessed through building up a portfolio of evidence based on the student's professional experience. At the end of the NVQ, the student undergoes final practical assessments, during which an NVQ assessor will observe and ask questions. To achieve an NVQ, candidates have to prove that they had the ability (competence) to carry out their job to the required standard. NVQs are based upon meeting National Occupational Standards which described the "competencies" expected in any given job role. 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). Typically, candidates worked towards an NVQ that reflected their role in a paid or voluntary position. For example, someone working in an admin office role may take an NVQ in Business and Administration. There were five levels of NVQ ranging from Level 1, which focuses on basic work activities, to Level 5 for senior management. 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 Extended Diploma (A* at A-Level is equivalent to a D* at BTEC Level 3). For this reason, the NVQ Level 3 does not attract UCAS points and cannot be used for university admission. In Scotland the approximately equivalent qualification is the Scottish Vocational Qualification. They are the responsibility of the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Apprenticeships and Skills in the Department for Education. (en)
Le National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) sono qualifiche professionali ottenute sul posto di lavoro e/o con il sostegno di Università o College, valide nel Regno Unito (in Scozia si chiamano Scottish Vocational Qualification, SVQ). Sono basate sulla competenza e dimostrano che il candidato è in grado di svolgere il proprio lavoro in una determinata area. Rispondono agli standard NOS (National Occupational Standards). Si sviluppano su 5 livelli: 1. * competenze per attività di routine e prevedibili 2. * competenze in una gamma di attività più ampia e difficoltosa con più ampia responsabilità ed autonomia rispetto al livello 1 3. * competenze in aree specializzate che comprendono prestazioni di una vasta gamma di attività lavorative, alcune molto complesse e non di routine; in alcune aree si richiede capacità di supervisione 4. * competenze nella prestazione di attività complesse, tecniche e specializzate, comprese quelle che comportano progettazione, organizzazione e problem solving, con un significativo grado di responsabilità personale 5. * competenze che comportano lo svolgimento di una gamma significativa di principi fondamentali e tecniche complesse nell'ambito di una varietà di contesti assai ampia e spesso non prevedibile; spiccata autonomia individuale ed elevata responsabilità per il lavoro altrui e per l'allocazione di rilevanti risorse; sono richieste capacità di analisi, diagnosi e valutazione. Aree interessate: * Cura di animali, piante e terreni * Estrazione e fornitura di risorse naturali * Costruzioni * Ingegneria * Industria manifatturiera * Trasporti * Beni e servizi * Salute e servizi sociali * Servizi commerciali * Comunicazioni * Formazione Formazioni equivalenti in Gran Bretagna: NVQ 1 * GCSE, SCE, CSE, * City and Guilds level 1 & part 1, * RSA stage 1, * Vocational certificate (BTEC, BEC, SCOTBEC or SCOTVEC 1st or general certificate) * Basic literacy and numeracy qualifications, such as Wordpower and Numberpower NVQ 2 * RSA Stage 2/ diploma, * Pitmans intermediate, * City and Guilds craft: (BTEC, BEC, SCOTBEC, TEC, SCOTEC or SCOTVEC 1st or general diploma), * 1 A level, GNVQ or SNVQ NVQ 3 * City in Guilds (level 3, part 3 or advanced), 2 or more A levels, GNVQ/ SNVQ NVQ 4 * equivalent diploma, First degree, nursing or teaching qualification, HND NVQ 5 * equivalent diploma, Master's degree PhD, PGCE Formazioni equivalenti: Ministero Infanzia, Scuole e Famigliehttps://web.archive.org/web/20081024213158/http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/trends/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.showChart&cid=1&iid=1&chid=3 Courses Plus:http://www.coursesplus.co.uk/qualifications.php Archiviato il 25 agosto 2013 in Internet Archive. Ofqual(Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)https://web.archive.org/web/20100527085735/http://www.ofqual.gov.uk/qualification-and-assessment-framework/89-articles/250-explaining-the-national-qualifications-framework Yeovil College qual-frameworkhttp://www.yeovil.ac.uk/qual-framework-lg.htm?searched=framework&highlight=ajaxSearch\_highlight+ajaxSearch\_highlight1 Quadro Europeo delle Qualifiche-EQF: http://ec.europa.eu/eqf/compare/uk-eni\_en.htm#comparison (it)
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are practical work-based awards in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that are achieved through assessment and training. The regulatory framework supporting NVQs was withdrawn in 2015 and replaced by the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), although the term "NVQ" may be used in RQF qualifications if they "are based on recognised occupational standards, work-based and/or simulated work-based assessment and where they confer occupational competence". (en)
Le National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) sono qualifiche professionali ottenute sul posto di lavoro e/o con il sostegno di Università o College, valide nel Regno Unito (in Scozia si chiamano Scottish Vocational Qualification, SVQ). Sono basate sulla competenza e dimostrano che il candidato è in grado di svolgere il proprio lavoro in una determinata area. Rispondono agli standard NOS (National Occupational Standards). Si sviluppano su 5 livelli: Aree interessate: Formazioni equivalenti in Gran Bretagna: NVQ 1 NVQ 2 NVQ 3 NVQ 4 NVQ 5 * equivalent diploma, Master's degree PhD, PGCE (it)