NVQs: Frameworks for Change
Anthony Houston
(Principal Adviser in Accreditation & Quality Assurance
Division at the National Council for Vocational Qualifications. Prior to
joining NCVQ, he worked in further education for 15 years and can be
contacted at the council on 071 387 9898.)
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Abstract
Identifies the National Council framework for National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQs), which set standards for occupations. Highlights the need for a skilled, qualified workforce in the UK; illustrates what these standards can do for business; what NVQs are designed for; what NCVQs aims are; and lists benefits for business. Provides three case studies of North West Water, Philips Components and Booker Cash and Carry.
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Citation
Houston, A. (1994), "NVQs: Frameworks for Change", Management Development Review, Vol. 7 No. 6, pp. 27-30. https://doi.org/10.1108/09622519410771781
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1994, MCB UP Limited