Employers’ Use of the NVQ System
This publication is no longer available. In this study, IES revisited its 1993 study of the take-up and use of National Vocational Qualifications to examine progress, involving a survey of 758 employers across England and Wales. It examined the influences of size, ownership and sector on employers’ use of NVQs, their understanding of them, and penetration of NVQs in those employers that do use them.
National Vocational Qualifications are a system of qualification incorporating specified standards of the ability to perform a range of work-related activities.
In this study, IES revisits its 1993 study of their take-up and use, to examine progress, involving a survey of 758 employers across England and Wales. It examines the influences of size, ownership and sector on employers’ use of NVQs, their understanding of them, and penetration of NVQs in those employers that do use them. It assesses the impact of NVQs on internal labour markets, and their perceived relevance. In comparing levels of awareness, understanding, interest and future intentions, the report also asks what constitutes a valid measure of progress in their use.
This publication is no longer available.