Occupational Qualifications
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) are occupational qualifications. They are work-related and competence based, and develop skills and competencies that are needed to do a particular job. They are based on national occupational standards (where they are available) and are usually assessed in the work place. They can be taken by full-time employees or by school and college students with a work placement or part-time job that enables them to develop the appropriate skills. There are no age limits and no special entry requirements.
National Vocational Qualifications
Skillset currently has NVQs awarded by City & Guilds in the following disciplines:
Photo Imaging and Photo Processing;
Crane Technicians Level 2, and Grips at level 2 and 3;
Animal Trainers and Suppliers at Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4.
At Level 3 this qualification contains a specific pathway for Animal Training in the audio visual industries.
NVQs currently in development:
Lighting for Film and Television; this qualification consists of five different pathways:
- At Level 3: Lighting Technician, Best Boy *,Console Operator, Generator Operator; and
- At Level 4: one pathway for Gaffer.
*This is a generic term and refers to both men and women practitioners
Skillset is also developing an NVQ for Games Testing at Level 2 as part of a pilot apprenticeship programme.
Scottish Vocational Qualifications
Skillset currently has SVQs awarded by SQA in the following disciplines:
Photo Imaging and Photo Processing;
SVQs in development:
- Radio Production Level 2.
For more information on occupational qualifications please contact us via qualifications@skillset.org
Strategaeth Gymwysterau Clywedol
Bydd y strategaeth hon yn ein galluogi i ddylanwadu ar gynllun a datblygiad cymwysterau galwedigaethol newydd a'r rhai presennol i'r sector, i bob oed ac ar draws pob lefel.
Read MorePhoto Imaging Qualifications
Skillset has S/NVQs in Photo Imaging and Photo Processing, part of a suite of Photo Imaging qualifications awarded by City and Guilds and SQA.
Read MoreBeth yw Graddfau Sylfaen
Mae Graddau Sylfaen yn gymhwyster addysg uwch ynddynt eu hunain, ond gallant hefyd gynnig sail ar gyfer cynyddu i gymwysterau proffessiynol neu academaidd pellach ar lefelau uwch.
Read MoreNVQs for Lighting in Film and Television
These qualifications are based on the 2006 version of the Lighting National Occupational Standards and were developed through consultation with industry practitioners and ASPEC lighting companies.
Read MoreN/SVQs for Animal Trainers and Suppliers
These qualifications are based on the Animal Care National Occupational Standards developed in partnership by Lantra and Skillset following intense consultation with industry practitioners.
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