NVQ - National Vocational 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.
Candidates can progress into associated NVQs including the Level 4 NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Development and the Level 4 NVQ in Learning, Development and Support Services for Children, Young People and Those who Care for Them.
The qualification is internally assessed and verified but externally verified by Edexcel according to the NVQ Code of Conduct.
Candidates must complete all units in Group 1, plus four units from Groups A - E (total 10 units). No more than two units may be taken from Group E (B5 and B6 leadership units may not both be taken).