Start using the resource: Qualifications Calculator

5-10 minutes to complete.

What is it?
It is a web based tool that determines the NVQ level of a customer by translating all the qualifications throughout their education. Designed to be quick and user friendly, customers choose their qualifications from drop down lists organised by which type of institution they studied at (eg. school, college etc).

How does it work?
The calculator uses the QCA's National Qualifications Framework (NQF) which gives each qualification an NVQ level. In September 2004 this framework changed when the number of NVQ levels increased from Entry to Level 5 to Entry to Level 8.
This is apart from ‘Other’ qualifications that are outside the scope of the NQF. However they are reported back to the customer because it is important that all achievements are recognised.

These qualifications are then added up and converted into an NVQ level.

How do I access it?
You can access it online now. Start using the Qualifications Calculator

Who's it for?
For careers advisers that want to advise their customers about their current qualification level.

What are the key benefits?
The tool is:

• user focused - easy to use and print out the results
• saves time - less than 10 minutes to complete
• flexible - can be used in a supported or unsupported environment.