What is an NVQ?
National Vocational Qualifications are occupation based qualifications which are developed using the National Occupational Standards (NOS). They are work-related, competency based qualifications which are designed specifically to define specific occupations.
Widely recognised by employers, NVQs are often used as the main focus of training as they demonstrate that an employee has the skills and knowledge necessary to perform competently and successfully. Our courses are assessed entirely in the workplace and employees are required to develop a portfolio of evidence that shows them carrying out work activities to an NVQ standard.
Why choose a Care NVQ?
The NVQ’s we currently have on offer cover work with children from birth through 14 years of age and are suitable or a wide range of caring environments from crèche facilities through to after school clubs.
Vocational Qualifications are a great way of boosting skills and knowledge within the work place whilst creating a more competent and effective workforce. Of course, we think that everyone working within the Child Care sector should take an NVQ but you might think us biased. Here are 10 good reasons to take up a Vocational Qualification:
· NVQs in Childcare and Playwork are designed to meet the requirements of providers across a range of service delivery models.
· NVQs develop employees into more motivated, better skilled and more flexible workers.
· NVQs increase the individual’s understanding of childcare responsibilities resulting in fewer dissatisfied customers and clients.
· NVQs provide a benchmark to evaluate business performance against national and legislative standards.
· Provide a base for identifying organisational policies, procedures and systems as well as training analysis for employees, departments and entire organisations.
· NVQs link with other quality initiatives such as IiP, EFQM and ISO.
· NVQs support personnel departments in carrying out job analysis, designing job descriptions, recruiting new and training existing staff, designing appraisal and reward systems.
· Improved Care practices result in significant cost savings, improved performance and increased productivity.
· NVQs provide a structure to deliver quality training schemes for Childcare staff
NVQs create a common level of expectation across all employers.
There are no pre-entry qualifications for this award, however learners must be able to study to the required levels (literacy & numeracy support can be provided) and be working within a suitably related job role.
The level 2 qualification provides a good working knowledge and understanding of an occupation. It demonstrates an employee"s ability to perform a range of tasks with some guidance or supervision. Progression to level 3 standards would allow the candidate to obtain detailed knowledge, skills and understanding within a relevant field. It demonstrates team leading and specialist technical skills with competence in communication, problem solving and applied teamwork.
Eligible learners under Train to Gain will receive full fee remission against this qualification.
Where courses last for more than one year, only the first year"s fees are shown
You can apply for this course by applying online, by filling out an application form from the College prospectus or by contacting the Information Officer on 01205 313218 for further information. The Information on this Course Information Sheet is correct at time of print, but can be subject to change at anytime.
The Information on this Course Information Sheet is correct at time of print, but can be subject to change at anytime.