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If you are working with children aged 0 to 16 or in a role providing Advice and Guidance, a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) is the perfect way to get ahead and feel confident at work. You may be eligible to have it fully funded, so you won’t have to pay a thing!

What is an NVQ?

An NVQ is work based so you would need to be employed or volunteering. The qualification works around you and your employer, so it causes little disruption to your working life. There are no scary exams, your assessor will observe you at work a few times and help you create your personal portfolio.

You can also do additional training, including Literacy and Numeracy that can be tailored to suit your needs.

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Advice & Guidance Careers

There are many different jobs within the Advice and Guidance sector. Most people think of Career Advisers who support people in making decisions about their education, training and work options.

The NVQ qualification can also be achieved by people working with the homeless, people with mental health needs, people in debt and those recovering from drugs and alcohol dependency. 
Many of the people who work in Advice and Guidance aren’t confined to a desk. Outreach work in the community, at employers’ premises or even on the street is increasingly more common.

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Childcare Careers

If you enjoy working with and supporting children then a career within a day nursery, school environment or after school club might be the career for you.

Within a day nursery you would be working with children from 0 to 5 years old. You will support and plan activities to stimulate the children’s need to learn and develop as individuals.

Within a school environment you could work with children from 3 to 16. You will provide support within the classroom environment with activities related to learning, such as Science, Literacy and Numeracy.

If you work with children or you would like to, an NVQ is the best way to show off your skills and even get a promotion.

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More information
If you’d like information (or to enrol) on an NVQ contact Charlie or Lisa on 0115 9599 544 or click here to email us.