How can they benefit me?
There are many benefits of achieving an N/SVQ in your chosen profession of which the most frequently noted are:
- N/SVQs are recognized by the engineering construction industry as the benchmark of competence across the craft and technician occupations.
- N/SVQs prove your competence to employers and increase your marketability to prospective employers.
- Each N/SVQ is developed by people who know the industry.
- Rigorous assessment process ensures integrity of N/SVQs.
- Assessor led assessment ensures unobtrusive and minimal disruption to work.
- The qualification is recognized as valuable by the industry.
- By gaining a N/SVQ, you are making a strong statement about your desire to achieve.
- N/SVQs are flexible. There is, within reason, no time limit set for gaining the qualification.
- Candidates can work through the qualification unit by unit.
- There is no age barrier or special entry requirement.
- Your previous experience is taken into account.
- N/SVQs are strongly work related.
- Achievement of an N/SVQ at Level 3 in a relevant trade can lead to the issue of an ACE card.