Why Vocational Qualifications
Vocational qualifications link to particular employment sectors and are becoming increasingly important to the economy to ensure that it develops the right skills for future employment.
Vocational Qualifications can be a cost effective part of your workplace development strategy as they aim to improve the productivity, effectiveness and job satisfaction levels of employees whilst supporting them to work towards a nationally recognised qualification on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). They are a great way to ensure that the skills and knowledge demonstrated by your workforce meet sector specific standards.
Guiding your employees to choose the qualifications and units most suitable to their job roles will allow you to maximise the benefits you get from your investment in the learning and development of your workforce.
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The Open University Vocational Qualification Assessment Centre (VQAC)
VQAC has over 15 years experience of delivering a wide range of vocational qualifications across the UK. The qualifications are delivered through a flexible, distance-learning, modular approach which will enable your employees to benefit from a blended combination of learning and competence-based assessment supported by a professionally qualified assessor, who is an expert in your sector.
What sort of vocational qualifications do VQAC offer?
VQAC offers awards, certificates and diplomas from the QCF ranging from Level 2 (GCSE equivalent) to Level 6 (degree equivalent).
These qualifications cover a wide range of subject areas:
- Advice and Guidance
- Careers Information Advice and Guidance
- Health and Social Care
- Working with Substance Misuse
- Management
- Business Administration
- Customer Service
- Learning and Development
- Assessment