What is Train to Gain?

The government have identified a need to implement a National program for upskilling individuals to achieve a minimum basic education of NVQ level 2.

Train to Gain is the model chosen to identify the skills needs and deliver an appropriate training plan.

For full details log on to www.traintogain.gov.uk

What is an NVQ?

NVQ stands for National Vocational Qualification. It is a course that shows the skills and ability of an individual and the level of competence in the job they operate it.

There are hundreds of qualifications ranging from Care through to Logistics. The qualification is delivered by an accredited and funded company, who have trained assessors and verifiers to ensure the qualification criteria, is met.

NVQs come in a number of levels, and range from Level 1 to Level 5, not all NVQs are funded and some may require full or part funding from the learner or their company.

An NVQ will vary in the delivery time and may take longer should an individual need assistance or additional training in certain areas.

All NVQs are based on the individual doing there job in a real world environment. Assessments are carried out whilst the candidate is operating in there daily duty, so absolutely minimising any disruption to production.

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Learners Journey

Initial Interview to Check:

1. Your eligibility for funding of the NVQ
2. Take part in a discussion to allow information, advice and guidance to be given, ensuring you are signed-up to the right course
3. Complete a numeracy and literacy scan and look at Skills For Life
4. Take part in a Training Needs Analysis to establish if you have any training needs which will help you gain the underpinning knowledge required to assist you in your current job role
5. Agree qualification and where applicable, training and sign-up onto the programme

Induction onto NVQ

1. Allocation of an Assessor who will contact you to arrange a first meeting
2. Introduction to your chosen qualification and selection of units
3. Look at the types of evidence you can use towards your NVQ

Delivery of NVQ

An Assessor will visit you at your workplace and observe you whilst performing routine tasks.
During these visits your Assessor will:

1. Plan your assessments
2. Review assessments and targets
3. Review any training delivered
4. Complete a portfolio of evidence to show competence

Internal Verification (IV) & Sign-Off

1. Once your portfolio of evidence has beeen completed our IV's will check the evidence and confirm your Assessor's assessment decision to confirm completion
2. Certificate claimed

The qualification you have chosen will decide the time-frame of delivery. This can range from four weeks to six months.