Hi im just wondering if any one can help me out a new employee has just started with our company. She has done 2 years towards a nursing degree before quitting, she has told us she has btec level 3 and 4 in health studies is this equevilent to an NVQ level 3 and 4 im just confused as she said her placements were 2 weeks in a hospital how can someone have demonstrated and been found to be proficient ie meeting criteria for both nvq 3 and 4 in two weeks also her certificates wont be released from the the employees former university untill july when term ends if anyone can please help it would be grately appreciated
many thanks claire

Hi clairemac9,

BTEC Nationals are designed to relate to the National Occupational Standards (NOS) in the appropriate vocational sector. NOS form the basis of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs). BTEC Nationals do not purport to deliver occupational competence in the sector, which should be demonstrated in a work context. However, the qualifications provide much of the underpinning knowledge for the NOS, as well as developing practical skills in preparation for work and possible achievement of NVQs in due course.

Relevant aspects of the NOS are addressed in the learning outcomes and content of the units, and these links are identified where appropriate.

Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care relate to the following
NOS:

• Level 3 Health and Social Care
• Level 3 Health.

They are classroom based but often have two weeks work experience for those not already working in the sector.

Hope that helps

Aunty Sue

Thank you Aunty sue so could this employee cross reference units to gain nvq 2 and 3

Hi clairemac9,

See here:

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/nat/hsc/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/BTEC%20Nationals%20from%202010/BN021890-BTE C-Nationals-HSC-L3-spec.pdf

As she has an equivalent qualification she shouldn't need to do an NVQ.

Hope that helps

Aunty Sue