The NVQ is a work-based qualification which recognises the skills and knowledge a person needs to do a job. The candidate needs to demonstrate and prove their competency in their chosen role or career path.
Candidates need to demonstrate that they have the suitable skills, knowledge and understanding to carry out the tasks associated with their job role.
Key areas of the NVQ include an effective way of developing yourself to a nationally recognised standard which results in improved efficiency.
Having the right NVQ and CSCS card will help you to earn more in the workplace
On the job training and evidence gathering, keeping you busy and working on site
Demonstrates a commitment to quality of your workmanship
Makes sure you are up to date with industry standards and best practice
NVQ’s are competency based and the candidate produces evidence of what they do in their work situation which becomes the basis of a portfolio that is assessed against the relevant occupational standard. The candidates must demonstrate that their skills are current and prove their competency over a period. Evidence can be submitted electronically any time of day or night
The good news is you cannot fail an NVQ. You are either classed as competent, or not yet competent, which means you would need to provide additional or further evidence.