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There are two different levels of Apprenticeship available:
Apprenticeships incorporate an NVQ Level 2, equivalent to 4-5 GCSEs at grades A-C
Advanced apprenticeships include an NVQ at Level 3, equivalent to 2 A Levels
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs)
Forming an element of an apprenticeship or available as a standalone qualification, NVQs are national awards based on competence, achieved through assessment and training in the work place. They are highly regarded by employers as they demonstrate learners have the knowledge, experience and skills required to perform in the workplace.
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NVQ Level |
Academic Equivalent |
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Level 2 |
Intermediate GNVQ or 4 to 5 GCSEs at grade A-C |
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Level 3 |
Advanced GNVQ or 2 A Levels |
Key Skills
Key skills are a range of skills that are used all the time, and underpin success in education, employment, lifelong learning and personal development. There are 6 key skill qualifications which can be achieved at different levels depending on the qualification being taken; these are Communication, Application of Number, Information Technology, Working with Others, Improving Own Learning and Performance and Problem Solving
Technical Certificates
Technical Certificates have been introduced into certain areas of Apprenticeship frameworks. They are vocationally related qualifications that assess the underpinning knowledge and understanding relevant to a learner's chosen vocational area.
Skills For Life
VT Training’s skills for life courses are designed to improve an individual’s literacy and numeracy skills in a practical and helpful way. They are delivered by VT Training essential skills trainers and are all about the literacy and numeracy that people need for work and day-to-day activities. Skills for life are ideal for anyone who needs to brush up on their word and/or number skills.
Commercial training
VT Training is a market leader in the provision of quality training and learning throughout the UK. Using our team of vocational coaches and through partnerships with key stakeholders across the UK we work with learners aged from 14 to 65 and with employers across a wide range of sectors from hospitality to retail to deliver a wide range of courses on a funded and commercial basis.
VT Training has a number of commercial courses available, including:
- NVQs
- Health & safety
- COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
And many more. For more information on commercial courses click here.
To contact VT Training regarding commercial qualifications click here.
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