National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ)

NVQ Training and Certification

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) provide a practical, competency-based approach to learning, designed to develop and validate the skills needed in various industries. These qualifications are recognised by employers across the UK, making them a valuable asset for career advancement. NVQs assess learners through real-world tasks and work-based evidence, ensuring that the skills acquired are directly applicable to their job roles. With flexible assessment methods and the ability to progress at one's own pace, NVQs cater to both new learners and experienced professionals seeking to formalise their expertise.

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Construction NVQ · Health & Safety NVQ · Lifting Operations NVQ · Business Admin NVQ · Customer Service NVQ · Assessor & IQA Qualifications

Level 2 qualifications

Construction Operations · Interior Systems · Cladding Occupations · Plant Operations · Ground Works · Formwork · Building Maintenance · Demolition & Refurbishment · Heating & Ventilation · Specialist Concrete · Decorative Finishing & Painting · Wall & Floor Tiling · Fitted Interiors · Fire Resisting Timber Doorsets

Level 3 qualifications

Occupational Work Supervision · Construction Contracting Operations · Wood Occupations · Trowel Occupations · Steel Fixing · Steel Erecting · Decorative Finishing

Level 4 and above

Level 4 Construction Site Supervision · Level 4 Controlling Lifting Operations · Level 5 Controlling Lifting Operations & Planning Lifts · Level 6 Construction Site Management · Level 6 Construction Contracting Operations Management · Level 7 Senior Site Management

NVQs are assessed through work-based evidence and portfolio building rather than scheduled sessions, so most are completed by distance learning. Or browse all courses.