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What is happening to NVQs?
The QCF currently does not recognise any qualification types - it only defines qualifications in terms of size and demand. In the NQF, each qualification type has its own regulatory criteria. NVQ is a qualification type as it has its own codes of practice. There is only the QCF regulatory arrangements within the QCF. They specify that the term ‘NVQ’ may be used as a bracketed addition to a qualification title for certain occupational qualifications provided they meet the requirements set out in the regulatory document 'Operating rules for using the term NVQ in a QCF Qualification title' For further information both this document and the 'Regulatory arrmangements for the QCF' can be found in the 'Key Documents' page on this website.
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