Taking an NVQ may seem daunting but will be rewarding if you know what you're in for, says assessor Meg Jones
Promotional material for NVQs can be quite seductive. You can gain a qualification in the workplace by putting together a portfolio; you are assessed actually doing the work; you don't have to attend college; and there is no set time limit for gaining the qualification. Sounds good?
It is - if it is done properly. But it is certainly not the easy option, and it will not suit everyone. Clearly, however, it works for many people; more than 6,000 have so far been awarded certificates in Early Years Care and Education NVQ at levels two and three.
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