Is NVQ a Recognised qualification?

Is NVQ a Recognised qualification?

The NVQ is a work-based qualification that 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.

What is a competence based qualification?

Competence based qualifications are based on occupational competence at work measured against a set of standards. The occupational competence is broken down into knowledge, understanding and performance requirements. The related standards are developed by analysing an occupation and breaking it down into functions.

What level NVQ is a care certificate?

Level 2
The Care Certificate is not equivalent to NVQ 2 or to a Level 2 Diploma in Care. The Care Certificate is a set of 15 standards that sets out the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected for specific job roles in the health and social care sectors.

What is an NVQ Level 6 equivalent to?

Bachelors degree
National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) a Level 6 NVQ is the same as a Bachelors degree. Levels 4 and 5 equate to the first and second years of a Bachelors degree respectively.

Can you do NVQ if you have degree?

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) a Level 6 NVQ is the same as a Bachelors degree. Levels 4 and 5 equate to the first and second years of a Bachelors degree respectively.

What should I do after NVQ?

Completing an NVQ can lead to further training at the next NVQ level….If you’ve achieved an NVQ at level 3, you could also go on to a higher education course in a related vocational area such as:

1. Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas.
2. Foundation Degrees.
3. Bachelor’s degrees.

Is NVQ Level 5 equivalent to a degree?

NVQ Level 5 is the equivalent of a foundation degree, attained after two years of completing a university course. As you would expect, NVQ Level 6 is a higher qualification, equivalent to a full bachelor’s degree and the NEBOSH National Diploma.

Do I need to complete a care certificate if I have a NVQ?

The answer to your question is no. What you need to do though is undertake an induction for the person introducing the person to your home and covering areas such as Fire Safety, Policies and Procedures etc.

What type of qualification is the care certificate?

The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors. It’s made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are ‘new to care’ and should form part of a robust induction programme.