VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
Progression from the Paediatric First Aid Award might be achieved via a range of Early Years qualifications, setting-specific awards and units of the NVQ’s in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.
Practical requirements are assessed by the course tutor (internal assessor)
Knowledge requirements are assessed by end of course MCQ
Candidates must achieve both mandatory units.