National Vocational Qualifications

Definition
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are work based awards in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that are achieved through assessment and training. In Scotland they are known as Scottish Vocational Qualifications.

See also Wikipedia entry for NVQs

NVQs are based on national occupational standards. These standards are statements of performance that describe what competent people in a particular occupation are expected to be able to do. They cover all the main aspects of an occupation, including current best practice, the ability to adapt to future requirements and the knowledge and understanding that underpin competent performance.

Sub skills
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Assessment
Current methods used to assess ability in the skill.

Benchmarks
Statements that could serve as comparators for ability.