Regulation

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

Rules that cover when a qualification can be called an NVQ

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These rules are no longer current. Following a consultation in 2015, we withdrew these rules and introduced new rules and guidance for all regulated qualifications.

Applies to England and Northern Ireland

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

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Details

This document explains how and when awarding organisations can use the term ‘NVQ’ in the title of a QCF qualification.

Proposed changes

We are proposing to withdraw these rules. Read our consultation After the QCF: A New Qualifications Framework for more information.

Published 28 August 2008
Last updated 26 March 2015 + show all updates
  1. Added information about proposal to withdraw these rules

  2. First published.