Qualifications

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The vocational qualifications system is changing to become more responsive to the specific needs of employers. The content of qualifications will cover what employers want so people get the right skills for the job at the right time. The reforms currently underway mean employer influence is central to the system.

The qualifications listed below are currently available to employers in the Asset Skills footprint. We are working with employers, awarding organisations and the qualifications regulator to ensure their transition to the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). This is a new way of recognising skills and qualifications by awarding credits for qualifications and units (small steps of learning).

Asset Skills is also defining and developing new qualifications as part of this process.

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs)

The different levels set by the Qualifications Curriculum Authority (QCA) and Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

Sector Qualifications Strategy - reviewing vocational qualifications. 

Assessment Principles - information on the new Qualifications & Credit Framework (QCF)

Construction & the Built Environment Diploma (C&BE) - for 14 to 19-year-olds.

 

Vocational qualifications:

Facilities Management qualifications

NVQ Fact sheet for FM

Cleaning qualifications

NVQ Factsheet Cleaning & Support Services, Level 2

Housing qualifications

NVQ Factsheet Housing, Level 2

NVQ Factsheet Housing, Level 3 

Property qualifications

NVQ Factsheet Sale of residential property, Level 2

NVQ Factsheet Sale of residential property, Level 3

NVQ Factsheet Surveying, property and maintenance, Level 3

NVQ Factsheet Spatial data management (site surveying), Level 3

 

Foundation Degree Sectoral Framework

Find out more about the Foundation Degree Sectoral Framework in facilities management, housing, residential property inspection and cleaning management.