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NVQ stands for National Vocational Qualification. These are vocational awards in England and Wales that are only achieved though assessment and training. The NVQ was established by the government to assess qualifications in the workplace.
As you go through your electrical apprenticeship, you will be asked to keep a record (in the form of a log book or a diary) of the training units you cover.
Your records will need to be corroborated by supporting evidence.
This evidence can take many forms, including:
Electrical Qualifications: NVQ Explained
• Job Sheets
• Photographic Images
• Risk Assessments
• Test Results
Your log book or diary, along with the supporting evidence, is referred to as a portfolio. The portfolio is examined by a person qualified as an assessor to ensure that you have completed this phase of your electrical qualifications correctly. The assessor will be associated with the college or training school where you are taking your electrical qualifications.
NVQ and Site Visits for Electrical Qualifications
You should be prepared to be visited approximately three times as you complete your apprenticeship to get your electrical qualifications. This will ensure that you have covered each of the required units successfully.
What Does the NVQ Cover for Electrical Qualifications?
In order to complete your NVQ and get your electrical qualifications, you will need to successfully complete the following NVQ course units: