


National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are nationally recognised qualifications which demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to do a job. NVQs are work related, competence based qualifications that enable employees to build and develop their skills to meet your business needs.
No previous qualifications are required to undertake an NVQ and are available for all ages, and at any career stage.
With learndirect Business employees can start their training at any time of the year and achieve their NVQs in as little as a few months through a fast-track NVQ programme, which means employees can be more effective more quickly.
NVQs are comprised of several units, each made up of national occupational standards that cover all the main aspects of a job. The assessment of competence is carried out in the workplace and the work the employee is doing will generate the evidence for assessment, reducing the disruption to normal work.
As the skills are assessed through work-based evidence, there are no 'end of unit' tests or exams. Certification is based purely on evidence of skills.
A learndirect assessor will monitor the progress of the employee and assess them in the work place to ensure training is put into practice effectively, and they have the evidence they need to get the qualification. A verifier will then check this and award the NVQ.
learndirect Business offers a range of NVQs:
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