NVQ (National Vocational Qualifications) is a very important qualification across England, Wales & Northern Ireland. These will be highly needed in any job, but especially in the construction industry. In Scotland, Scottish Vocational Qualifications vary, so they may differ from NVQs.
NVQs and SVQs will outline your specific skills and competencies against national standards for that field. Most often, these are the ideal building blocks for launching your career in construction. Each qualification will have multiple levels and additional components to your course.
Many in our workforce hold NVQs related to the door and gate industry. Followed by training and experience, as a result of Bridge Door Systems. Bridge Door Systems have a host of different accreditations, which are important to us and our customers.
What are National Vocational Qualifications?
Regarded as a benchmark qualification, NVQs test different skills based on how you perform during work-based tasks. Firstly, an observation is carried out of you on the job to see if you can confidently complete the job. Followed by a portfolio, built up with evidence of what you have carried out at work.
For convenience, these can be completed at any time. Available to those in full-time and part-time work, in addition to students studying similar areas. Nor are there any age limits or specific requirements to take the course.
The purpose of these is for candidates to learn and observe, and to be taught exactly how to carry out these jobs. So by taking this approach, it will teach applicants in the most practical ways of carrying out each job. Upon receiving your certificate, you should have a reasonable amount of experience with construction projects.
NVQ in the Construction Industry
NVQ has a strong presence in the Construction Industry, with extensive experience helping you build a nationwide professional practice. From here, BDS can provide on-the-job training until you become completely confident with the job. Another important factor is that this keeps you up to date with industry standards and best practices.
The most popular are Level 3 NVQ Construction Contracting Operations and Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management. Courses such as these will teach you how to operate health, safety, welfare and information systems. Higher level courses honing in on even the most intricate of details to further your development and experience.
Bridge Door Systems: NVQ Accreditation
Bridge Door Systems has many current engineers who learnt their trade through NVQ. This is the ideal system to get you industry-trained as quickly as possible without compromising on standards. And ultimately is the best way to get into the industry too!
Additionally, if you are looking for a new door or gate system supplied and installed by professionals, get in touch. The BDS team have all of the necessary accreditations and experience to carry out your new barrier project. This is the ideal way to ensure safety and security in your domestic and commercial environments.