FAQs

Are there different levels in the Advice and Guidance Qualification?

Yes, there are levels 2, 3 and 4.

What are National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs)?

NVQs are nationally defined occupational standards. They assess a person’s ability to do a job to a certain standard and there are no educational requirements to doing an NVQ. One of the benefits of NVQs is that unlike a lot of other qualifications they don’t require the recollection of large amounts of information. The only requirement is that you must be actually doing the job you are being assessed in and be competent in it.

What are the benefits of doing an NVQ through Advice NI?

There are no entry requirements, no age restrictions and no time limits for attaining the qualifications. However, we encourage all candidates to achieve their awards within nine months.

You will have access to flexible learning that accommodates your individual needs
You will have the opportunity to participate in workshops and develop useful contacts with other people in your area of work
You will enhance the quality of your work contributing to your self-development and your organisations development
You will be assessed in your workplace with assessments reflecting your practical ability to do the job
You will receive a nationally recognised qualification which will provide you with transferable skills