NVQ and SVQ qualifications

== What are NVQs and SVQs? ==
NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) are practical, work-based awards offered by the educational organisation, City & Guilds. They are available in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. NVQs are completed in the workplace and, as such, are not available through home education. The student builds up a portfolio of evidence based on their work experience and then undergoes a final practical assessment. NVQs are graded as competent (pass) or not yet competent (fail). 
NVQ has 5 levels, from Level 1 (basic work activities) to Level 5 (senior management). NVQs are categorised roughly the same levels as other qualifications, like BTECs, but they are not directly equivalent in content or depth. Unlike Level 3 BTECs or A levels, Level 3 NVQs do not carry any UCAS points and cannot be used for university entrance.
SVQs (Scottish Vocational Qualifications) are the approximate equivalent of NVQs and also have 5 levels.
NVQs and SVQs can be completed as part of an apprenticeship. 
For more information about NVQs and SVQs see the City & Guilds website
== Can we complete NVQs and SVQs at home? ==
Due to their vocational and work-based content, there are currently no NVQs or SVQs that we know of that can be completed at home
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