National
They represent standards accepted by employers throughout the United Kingdom.

Vocational
National Vocational Qualifications are qualifications about work.

Qualifications
A certificate is awarded when you can show that you meet the standards.

Why are NVQs needed?

In work, jobs require practical skills and knowledge.

	NVQs are designed to allow you to demonstrate these
	Your career can develop when employers see that you can meet their standards
	They allow you to let your skills shine through
	They are complementary to other types of qualifications

Benefits of NVQs:

	Training assessed to industry - set standards
	NVQs are transferable - within company and outside
	For an apprenticeship, training and assessment is competence-based on time serving
	Certificate of skills as well as knowledge
	Personal development recognised
	Emphasis placed on quality and customer focus
	Fits with recognised routes for career progression
	Enhanced employability and job security
	Training and assessment in a way which suits you and your employees

Click here to view a Guide to NVQs