Implementing National Vocational Qualifications

In an age of intense global competition it is essential to assure customers that high standards are maintained not only in terms of the quality of materials and processes but more importantly that all employees are competent.

NVQs provide evidence that employees have been assessed to National Standards agreed by industry.

We are a fully approved and licensed assessment centre and are able to deliver NVQ qualifications in the following areas

Business Improvement Techniques – Process and Quality Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electrical and Electronic servicing

Engineering Maintenance – Electrical, Mechanical or Dual Skills

Engineering Technical Support – Drawing, Quality, Testing or Computer Control

Fabrication and Welding Engineering

Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering – Machine Operating, CNC Operating, Production Assembly

Performing Engineering Operations – Fitting, Machining, Assembly, Sheet metal, Welding and Electrical

Performing Manufacturing Operations – Machining, Assembly, Welding, Press Work, and CNC

Specialised Plant and Machinery Operations – Fork Lift Truck or Overhead Crane

Distribution, warehouse and Storage Operations

Distributive Operations

Introduction to Team Leadership

Certificate in Team Leadership

Team Leader Award

We are confident that in the long term implementing National Standards and helping our workforce achieve NVQs will lead to significant improvements in quality and production.”

Managing Director
Leading Automotive Company

EEF West Midlands Technology Centre offers a complete professional service in helping companies implement National Standards which are now available for most occupations within the engineering and manufacturing industry.

National Standards form the basis of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) when accredited by a relevant awarding body such as the Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance (SEMTA).

“We now have all 400 of our skilled maintenance staff accredited to Level 3 NVQ. The benefits are enormous and we have found EEF West Midlands Technology Centre invaluable in helping us through the process.”

Group Personnel Director
Severn Trent Plc

National Standards are created by industry and . . .

Form the basis of NVQs
Can be aligned to your company
Are concerned with competence of the individual
Are assessed in the workplace
Are not dependent on a particular mode of study

“We are delighted with the benefits NVQs have brought our company. Using the National Standards provides a yardstick for meeting the organisation’s training needs. Team leaders, assemblers, press operators and machinists have gained greater skills, confidence and willingness to learn through their achievement and, as a consequence, have added value to their jobs and the organisation.

EEF West Midlands Technology Centre has provided a great service and we attribute much of our success to the help and guidance we receive from them.”

Bob Woolley – Managing Director
Frederick Woolley Ltd

Your company can benefit too!

Improve the skills of your employees
Identify training needs
Increase the morale and motivation of your work force
Improve the cost effectiveness of training
. . . AND much more!

EEF West Midlands Technology Centre offers the following service to help companies implement National Standards and NVQs.

Free initial advice on implementation of National Standards including a presentation to senior management and access to the National Database
Identification of the appropriate Standards for all employees
The training of your own Assessors or the provision of an Assessor Service if required
Help in creating appropriate assessment plans and systems
Links to our own Approved Assessment Centre and Verification Service to ensure the Standards have been effectively implemented
A full accreditation service when required
Assistance in obtaining financial support from local funding agencies