Hi
I created this topic to educate the general public about NVQ programs so that many Nigerians will not fall victims.
Currently, it is trending that for one to secure jobs with sponsorship in countries like UK, EU, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, USA etc One need a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) and it is always graded with Levels. NVQ is a regulated program with Regulated qualification framework (RQF)/ European Qualification Framework (EQF)
All UK /British NVQ are acceptable all over the work. British is a member of Lisbon convention (Which borders on certificate recognition)
NVQ qualifications are a par with Degrees see UK govt website for details What qualification levels mean: England, Wales and Northern Ireland - GOV.UK
lets start with Level 3
Level 3 is Equivalent to Alevel
Level 4 is Equivalent to OND
Level 5 is Equivalent to HND
Level 6 is Equivalent to Bachelor
Level 7 is Equivalent to Masters.
Level 8 is Equivalent to Doctorate.
NVQ, school and college qualifications is regulated in the UK by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual)
NOTE: Not all certificates designated as level 2, 3, to 8 are Ofqual regulated. Many Nigerians have fallen prey to the gimmicks of fraudulent individuals who have decided to name none regulated programs as one. no wonder in various media you see some noice where people are offering Phelabotomy level 3 etc. this is laughable since they are not regulated. Also many have lost very big amount of money with some course designated as Health and social care level 3 but they are not regulated.
Before you do any program, make sure they are Ofqual Regulated. Do not be moved by the levels attached to any. if in doubt, any Qualification that is not listed here is not NVQ and is not regulated as well.
Now that i have explained what NVQ Qualifications is all about. lets go to user case.
To secure a regulated jobs oversea like UK etc, you need a regulated qualifications and that is where NVQ comes in.
We are going to use UK as a case student
FOR JOBS
The UK minimum requirements for job sponsorship is NVQ/RQF Level 3 especially in public institutions such as NHS see for your ref: The UK's points-based immigration system: an introduction for employers (accessible version) - GOV.UK
Also for Education pathways: The way most Nigerians loose their admission in UK is alarming due to inability to pay their tuition.
I think the Blog will be an Antipode to that, one is advice instead of coming here to do 3 to 4 years program. Why not do up to level 5 in Nigeria and just come here for 1 and Graduate or better still do level 6 and come here as a top-up student with faster graduation, less tuition fee and less course work. or even do Level 7 in Nigeria and come here as a Masters degree top-up.
It is very difficult for an Average Nigerian to come here for 3 or 4 years course to graduate because of heavy financial requirement except you have a good sponsor.
Note that NVQ can be evaluated by World Education Services (WES) for those who want to use it for both Educational and Career purposes in Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand etc.
Finally, i have a raised a discuss. lets engage and i can also go deeper into Job pathway after completing the NVQ programs. It is more advicable to do the program with approved centres in Nigeria even if you are in UK and you want a sponsorship. It does not matter where you do it provided it is an approved centre.
Reasons why you should do it in Nigeria.
- to create awareness among Nigerians
- Cheaper to compare other providers
- Option to pay in Nigeria
- Program support
If you are interested, contact here and i can recommend centres that can be of help to you
I am Chigboz… Travel and Tours Adviser.
All Questions and contribution should be here so that others will learn and together we clean our system (Nigeria) with deceivers