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Who takes the NVQ route?

People who wish to carry on learning without full-time study, particularly younger people, or those who have a lot of hands on experience and who wish to see their skills rewarded with a recognised qualification.  
 

Does the NVQ give me an easier route to MCIPS?

No. It is not an easier route, just different. The NVQ’s focus on your competence in the work place and your ability to work towards the national standards. The NVQ route is concerned with how you use both knowledge and competence on a day to day basis in the workplace. It requires you to demonstrate this by collating a portfolio of evidence gathered from every day work outputs.
 

Will my assessor be able to answer my questions?

Yes, as all of our assessors are Supply Chain Management Practitioners within their own right with a wealth of experience.  You will also have access to elearn2buy which will provide you with the answers to any number of questions you may have.
 

How long does an NVQ take to complete?

An NVQ takes up to 12 months to finish. You will have the support of your assessor, targets within your assessment plans and regular on site visits to keep you focused on attaining your qualification.
 

How do you decide what NVQ level is best suited for me?

You will complete our Competency Profile which will establish your underpinning knowledge across the supply chain process. This two part process involves completion of a multiple choice questionnaire followed by a professional discussion with your assessor to establish both the scope of your work and any skill gaps which may need to be addressed as part of the programme.  All information is then evaluated to identify the following outcomes;

  • Establish your strengths and weaknesses across the supply chain process
  • The level of NVQ you will commence at 
  • Identify the most appropriate training requirements
  • Tailor the qualification to meet you needs and the needs of the organisation.

 
The above information is compiled and presented in report format. The information obtained from competency profiling can also be collated collectively to profile a department’s common strengths and weaknesses.
 
The Competency Profile is an opportunity to discuss with your assessor any training you may require. It will also provide an opportunity for you to mutually agree a plan including key milestones for the completion of your programme. 
 

What happens next?

You will then have an induction and agree on an assessment plan.
 
The induction will explain to you the NVQ process, portfolio construction and provide you with an introduction to the support materials and services offered by Qube Vocational Development Ltd.
 
To develop your assessment plan your assessor will discuss with you, in detail, the NVQ units identified in the competency profile clearly setting milestones for completion of these units. The assessment plan will also include; 
 
  • Evidence requirements
  • Sources of evidence
  • Method of assessment
  • Working arrangements
  • Target timescales
 

Can I start my NVQ now?

Yes. To begin your NVQ, you will need to complete our Competency Profile, consider where you will gather your evidence from and decide on a timescale that will fit in with your daily work commitments. 
 

How do I Sign Up for an NVQ

Please complete our Candidate Registration Form and Service Level Agreement, these documents are included in our Supply Chain Management NVQ brochure, which can be obtained by clicking this link:




Please print and complete the above documents and return them by fax to 0844 800 2397. Once your documentation is received our Administrator will contact you to complete the registration process.

How can I find out more?

Please call 0844 800 2396 or email nvq@qubevocationaldevelopment.com, alternatively if you would like to discuss how the NVQ may relate to you and your job role please contact Stefan Thresh on 07736 284 019 for an informal discussion.