INTRODUCTION

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 along with unitised tests.

This programme is designed for people working in a wide variety of business sectors however as this award is relatively new to Boston College, current delivery is focusing around the Care sector to compliment the awards already being delivered.

Why choose a Housekeeping NVQ?

Housekeeping skills are essential within a range of Care sectors including elderly care, dealing with people with learning difficulties and community care. Employers recognise the importance of these skills and due to the fluctuating labour market, which can often be experienced in areas of low unemployment, recruitment of trained staff is not always easy.

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 Housekeeping sector should take an NVQ but you might think us biased. Here are 10 good reasons to take up a Vocational Qualification: 

• NVQs in Housekeeping are designed to meet the requirements of care 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 care 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.
• NVQ improved Housekeeping practices result in significant cost savings, improved performance and increased productivity.
• NVQs provide a structure to deliver quality training schemes for Housekeeping staff
• NVQs create a common level of expectation across all employers.

 

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

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.

WHERE COULD IT LEAD

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.

FEES

Eligible learners under Train to Gain will receive full fee remission against this qualification.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Where courses last for more than one year, only the first year"s fees are shown

HOW TO APPLY

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.