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  • Types of Qualification

     

    NVQs & SVQs

    (National Vocational Qualifications and Scottish Vocational Qualifications)

    NVQs and SVQs directly relate to national occupational standards and recognise what a person is able to do at work. They assess the skills and abilities needed for a working environment and generally take place in the workplace. EAL awards 76% of all engineering N/SVQs in the UK. EAL’s N/SVQs offer flexibility through pathways within qualifications, allowing candidates to follow a pathway which suits their individual needs. In addition to this, our N/SVQs are offered at levels 1-5 so meet the needs of candidates at any stage of their career path.

    VRQs*

    (Vocationally Related Qualifications)

    EAL’s VRQs are based on national occupational standards having a balance of both academic and practical skills to better prepare the candidate for a career or further study. A VRQ is a qualification that provides knowledge and understanding in a particular subject area. It is not about competence, which is the job of an NVQ but can prepare candidates to deal with the underpinning knowledge and understanding which is required in an NVQ.  EAL’s range of VRQs at levels 1-3 is constantly growing and they are an excellent qualification for candidates who want both practical and academic knowledge to pursue their career goals.

    Technical Certificates*

    Technical Certificates are VRQs (Vocationally Related Qualifications) which prepare candidates to deal with the knowledge and understanding required in a NVQ within a particular apprenticeship framework.

    EAL’s Engineering & Technology VRQs at Level 2 and 3 and EAL’s Level 2 Certificate in Business-Improvement Techniques have gained accreditation as Technical Certificates used in the engineering Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship frameworks, making EAL your one-stop shop for all Apprenticeship components.

    * VRQs and Technical Certificates are not currently recognised under the Scottish qualifications system.

    Each of our qualifications featured on our site has its own promotional leaflet (examples opposite).  These can be obtained free of charge via our Publications department or downloaded from our website in the Qualifications Search section.

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