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TCLuk Training, in
partnership with Thames Valley Housing Association, offers
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) in the following areas:
Housing
Customer Service
Management
Business
Administration
NVQs are totally flexible, and can
start at any time. Because they are
work-based qualifications, they cause minimum disruption to normal
working patterns. There is no requirement to attend classes - the work
your staff normally does forms the evidence of competency for the
qualification.
NVQS can be
completely FREE to both the employer and the employee, through Train to
Gain. Email us or ring free on
08000 725 344 for more details
The following FAQ will help you to
determine if an NVQ is the right
qualification for your staff. If you would like further information, or
to arrange a free no-obligation consultation, call toll-free on 08000
725 344 or email us.
What
is
an NVQ?
A
National Vocational
Qualification is a
work-based qualification. Candidates collect evidence
according to the National
Occupational Standard (NOS) of the S/NVQ, to prove their competence.
What
is an NVQ equivalent to?
Because
NVQs are
work-based qualifications, it is
difficult to give exact academic equivalents. However, as a guide:
Level
2 NVQ - 5 GSCEs at
A-C
Level
3 NVQ - BTEC National
Certificate or Diploma
Level
4 NVQ - BTEC Higher
National Certificate or Diploma
Do
candidates need to attend classes or night school?
No.
S/NVQs are an
assessment of competence in the workplace. An assessor will visit
candidates in the workplace to carry out a range
of assessments. The assessor may also need to talk with the candidate's
colleagues and/or
line manager.
Is
there
any homework?
Yes,
there may be.
Candidates will collect most of their evidence
in the workplace as a result of their daily work. Organising and cross
referencing evidence and compiling a portfolio will also need to be
done. Candidates may have to do this at home if they do not have enough
time within their working hours.
Are
there any examinations?
No.
Assessors will
assess candidates over a period of time
in the workplace.
Will
it stop candidates from doing their jobs?
No.
In fact, the S/NVQ
should complement their job and
demonstrate their competence.
How
much time will it take?
Candidates
can work at
their own pace. The time it takes
to complete an S/NVQ may be affected by workload, the candidate's
commitment (and the
employer's) and how easily the candidate can find the evidence
required. As a rough
guide:
Level
2 NVQ - 6-9 months
Level
3 NVQ - 9-12 months
Level
4 NVQ - 12-18 months
Candidates
do not have
to complete within these timescales.
However registrations with the Awarding Body of the NVQ last for three
years. If it takes you longer than this They will have to re-register.
The minimum time required for NVQ
completion is 10 weeks.
What
qualification will the candidate obtain?
Candidates
who register
with TCLuk Training take
NVQs to help them achieve management, business, customer service and
housing qualifications.
These can be used to qualify for membership in various trade
organisations, such as the
Chartered Institute of Housing or The Chartered Management Institute,
but the S/NVQ is a
qualification in its own right. You will receive a
certificate from the Awarding Body.
Can
candidates fail an S/NVQ?
No.
If the candidate gas
not provided enough or the right
evidence, the assessor will help find additional or different evidence.
How
often will candidates see their assessor?
The
assessor should
either visit or make contact every
four to six weeks.
How
long will a visit last?
This
will vary depending
on what the assessor has
planned. It may take 2-3 hours or longer for an observation of a
lengthy piece of work.
Who
decides what level the candidate starts at?
The
level the candidate
works at in their current employment
determines the starting NVQ level. Candidates must
discuss this carefully with their employer and they may also contact
TCLuk Training for guidance.
What
if the candidate changes employer?
The
candidate will need
to tell us who their new employer is
and their address. It should normally be possible to continue.
What
qualifications do TCLuk
Training assessors have?
All
assessors are
'occupationally competent'. This
means that their professional experience matches the NVQs that they
wish to
assess. Our assessors also hold D/32-33 and/or an A1 assessors award.
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