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Read all about the UK's vocational training system, our skills strategy and the key bodies involved with policy and training (pdf, 351KB).
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Occupational standards and qualifications
National Qualifications Framework
The UK regulatory authorities have brought all nationally recognised qualifications into a clear national qualifications framework.
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 UK Vocational Qualifications
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are qualifications that assess the skills and knowledge people need in order to do their job effectively.
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Awarding Qualifications
The standards of UK qualifications are maintained through organisations like the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Other bodies design and assess vocational qualifications.
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