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3 unusual facts about National Vocational Qualification


Aquarian dawn

The name Aquarian Dawn came to Philip whilst doing his NVQ business owner management level 3 course.

Fulham F.C. Academy

As part of their training, young players are guided with the aim to gain a BTEC and NVQ qualification.

Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative

SFEDI is the Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative, a company started and principally funded by the Department of Trade and Industry that worked under contract to the UK government to develop occupational standards for small business managers and advisers, primarily active in the field of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs).


Steve Blinkhorn

He has worked with Harvey Goldstein (on the inappropriate implementation of the Rasch model in education), and was involved with the development of National Vocational Qualifications.

Visions Learning Trust

A range of GCSEs are offered, as well as BTECs, NVQs and City and Guilds qualifications depending on the pathway.


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