FAQs

An NVQ is an internationally recognised work-based qualification. It demonstrates to employees that you are skilled and able to perform well in your role.

NVQs are work and practical based qualifications. You will gather workplace evidence and complete knowledge questions to demonstrate your ability.

You’ll need ID, National Insurance Number and experience in the relevant field. You will also need to complete our registration form.

As an NVQ is a competence-based qualification, it is mandatory that you are in a position to be able to gather evidence for your NVQ. This could mean you are either currently employed, self-employed or working part-time in a relevant role and have experience in the role that is related to the NVQ.

This varies depending on the level of the NVQ. Varying from 6 to 16 weeks. The duration also depends on how quickly you can gain the necessary evidence.

Your NVQ qualification does not have to be completed in the timeframe stated on our website. There is no time limits on completing an NVQ. We provide you with the average time that the NVQ is likely to take in order for you to take this into consideration before committing to an employment start date.

You can complete your NVQ at a slower pace if you have a busy schedule. You will be assigned a dedicated assessor to support you throughout the qualification, no matter how long it takes. Once completed you have the qualification for life.

– Complete an induction with your assessor

– Gather workplace evidence

– Gain a witness testimony from a competent person

– Complete your knowledge questions

– You may need to complete written case studies (Reflective accounts)

– Complete a professional discussion with your assessor

To complete this NVQ you must provide copies of documentation from your work site. Examples of workplace evidence which you can provide are:

• Toolbox talks
• RAMS
• Drawings
• Briefings
• Job sheets
• Material orders
• Safety walkaround reports

At your place of work, you will not miss any work time because the NVQ is completed on-site and via the online portfolio system.

You can pay for your NVQ via most debit/credit cards or bank transfer.

– Plan 1: Payment in full – If you choose to pay for your NVQ in full, we will discount the overall cost by 10%

– Plan 2: 50% At The Start of the NVQ & 50% Upon Completion

– Plan 3: 33% At The Start of the NVQ, 33% After 1 Month & 33% Upon Completion of the NVQ

– Plan 4: Interest free finance. We now offer 0% Finance Available Over 10 Months. Split the cost over 10 months. Please ask for more details.

CITB Funding & Grants – Claim up to £1,500 per NVQ Achievement as long as you are a CITB Levy Payer and not behind on your payments. It’s as simple as that. Click here to find out more.

ELCAS Funding – Funding for service personnel and service leavers.
For people with six years of service experience, funding is up to £1,000 per claim instalment. For people with eight years of service experience, funding is up to £2,000 per claim instalment. Click here to find out more.

Absolutely, if you have many candidates who need to complete NVQs, please call and we will discuss your requirements.

Once you have completed your NVQ, you will be able to apply for your CSCS card.

To be eligible for a CSCS card you need to have a relevant NVQ qualification for your role and have completed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test (HS&E).

You can not apply for your CSCS card through us, you need to apply via the CSCS website.

Our NVQs are CITB & OfQual approved and we use a number of awarding bodies including:

• SQA
• GQA
• ProQual
• NOCN

Your awarding body will be assigned to you, however, if you prefer a specific awarding body, you can select it.

– We use a purpose-built online portfolio system

– The NVQ is completed remotely

– Get access to a range of e-learning resources

– We simplify the whole process from start to finish

– You will have a dedicated industry professional assessor

– We cover the whole of the UK

– Our NVQs are CITB & Ofqual approved and we use a number of awarding bodies including NOCN, GQA, SQA and ProQual.

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