Operating rules for using the term 'NVQ' in a QCF qualification title

Abstract

The qualification must: 1. be based entirely and only on national occupational standards (NOS) 2. attest to competence in an occupational role 3. apply any requirements specified by a relevant SSC or SSB about the way in which units are assessed and apply any rules of combination they specify 4. be made up entirely of shared units 5. specify 'Confirm occupational competence and/or licence to practise' as its main qualification purpose