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Importance of NVQ and its benefits (National Vocational Qualification)

There are a few qualifications like NVQ which help you to move forward in your trade and occupation. Holding NVQ showcase that you have good understanding and expertise of your trade and work.

What is an NVQ?

NVQs is known as National Vocational Qualification. It projects that the person holding the NVQ is the capable and efficient worker for doing that is for a specific task. By holding an NVQ in construction, individuals exhibit that they are capable and efficient in construction-related job assignments. NVQs in construction are available in a range of levels like Level 1, Level 2, Level 2, Level 4, Level 6, etc that can help you in getting the right CSCS Card for yourself and makes you entitled for a better pay job assignment which has higher wages.

What CSCS cards can you get with an NVQ?

There are different levels of NVQ available. Each level of NVQ will make you eligible to get CSCS Card. Below is the list of levels and the CSCS card which you can get.

A Trainee NVQ will make you qualify to apply for a Red Trainee CSCS card
An NVQ Level 1 can get you entitled to get Green Labourer card which is popularly known as Green Card.
An NVQ Level 2 can help you to get Blue Skilled Worker card
With NVQ Level 3 you get qualified to apply for Gold Advanced Craft card
NVQ Level 4 in Site Supervisory will make you qualify to apply for Gold Supervisory card
With NVQ Level 6 and above in Site Management you can get a Black Manager card

You can also read Applyingfor CSCS Card

What is the objective of doing an NVQ?

By doing an NVQ you will be able to acquire practical learning of working techniques and skills. There is two type of NVQ’s available which you can enroll yourself:

  • On-site NVQ training
  • Off-site NVQ training
With your busy working schedule, you can get yourself enrolled in offsite NVQ training.

Why do to an NVQ?

An NVQ can help you to get a CSCS Card which is required to get a job in a construction site which is one of the fastest emerging markets in the United Kingdom.

If you are already working it can help you to get to the next level. It can help you to get assignments which are having higher pay rates or higher wages.

Why is an NVQ important?

National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in construction is a work-based qualification that gives you the opportunity to learn things, skills and techniques while working. It helps you to get access to “on-the-job experience” and recognizes the skills and knowledge a person is required to do the job. The practical experience and expertise acquired during the learning process in NVQ can help you in becoming a more skilled resource in the construction industry and can help in getting an elevation in your current job role.

Summary

NVQ Course have helped numerous workers to become skilled professionals. NVQ in construction enables employee to learn and study together and gain experience and expertise. Hope in future too NVQ will be providing next generation of qualified professionals who are productive for construction industry.
If you are looking to apply for any level of NVQ you can write to us at constructioncards@gmail.com. We will be really happy to assist you.
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