British Vocational Qualifications: A Directory of Vocational Qualifications Available in the United Kingdom (British Vocational Qualifications)

British Vocational Qualifications is a reference for career advisers, human resource managers, employers, teachers and students, featuring up-to-date information on over 3,500 vocational qualifications available in the United Kingdom. These include Vocational Qualifications (VQs), National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and Related Vocational Qualifications (RVQs). The directory also covers the latest developments within the fast-changing field of vocational qualifications, and details of awarding, examining and validating bodies. British Vocational Qualifications is a simple guide for anyone who needs to understand vocational education in Britain, whether researching what is available, verifying a qualification for legal purposes, or reviewing where best to study for them. An unskilled workforce is a de-motivated workforce; skills deficiency is the enemy of profitability and business growth. Training lies at the heart of a motivated and efficient workforce - but what are the right qualifications for a particular industry? To research how to improve the skills of your workforce, or to offer careers development advice, turn to British Vocational Qualifications (BVQ). From professions as varied as accountancy, forestry and the petroleum industry, BVQ lists the qualifications appropriate for each profession, their awarding bodies, and where they can be studied. BVQ features up-to-date information on over 3,500 vocational qualifications available in the UK. It provides complete coverage of recent developments within the field, together with details of awarding, examining and validating bodies in one place. This means you can take objective decisions about what is available and can pinpoint further avenues for research. As well as Vocational Qualifications (VQs), the book also covers National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and Related Vocational Qualifications (RVQs) to make a complete research package. British Vocational Qualifications is a simple way to research vocational courses, verify qualifications, or review where best to study for them. If you are involved with career development, whether professionally or within an academic environment, BVQ will show the qualifications applicable This popular and accessible reference book provides information on all the vocational qualifications in the UK. All relevant contact points are given, any entry requirements and an overview of the vocational system. Previous ed.: 2005 Part 1 Introduction; Part 2 Directory of Vocational Qualifications; Part 3 Sources of Information; Part 4 Directory of Colleges offering Vocational Qualifications;