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What are NVQs? They are work based
qualifications that assess the skills and knowledge of individuals in a
number of diverse occupations. Who are NVQs designed
for? Anyone involved in the
relevant occupation. In the case of Investigation examples are Police
Officers, Private Investigators, Health and Safety Investigators, or
basically anyone whose role is involved with an investigation into an event
or situation. Will I need time off? No the NVQ is about your
daily work, or work you have done. You will of course need to allow time
for assessments to take place. Will there be
homework? Not as such but you will
need to allow your self sometime to compile your portfolio. How long will it take? That is to a point up to you
although 18 months from starting the process is the time limit. If you use NIG Academy of Investigation we would aim for four main dates
for you to complete and achieve the award. The four dates
mentioned are:
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Induction Day
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Portfolio Day
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Assessment Day X2 Can you fail an NVQ? No, but you can run out of
time. Is there training
involved? No, but as mentioned
previous learning can count towards the award. Is there an exam? No, your award is based
purely on your evidence of competence. Will you get a
certificate? Yes, and it is recognised by
some universities as credits towards various degree courses in subjects such
as counter fraud and Risk and Security Management. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
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A recognised qualification
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You build on your strengths and identify areas for development
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Credibility due to proof of competence
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Recognition of the complex role you perform
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The award is likely to be sufficient for you to obtain your
licence
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A. 1) Enrolling on the Scheme 2) Attending an Induction Day (date to be arranged) 3) Attending Portfolio Building and Assessment Day (date to be arranged) 4) Collecting evidence for AssessmentThe two attendance days will inform you how to collect and present the necessary evidence which will build your portfolio and how to fulfil the Performance Criteria.
A. 1) The Academy’s fees are £1500 per candidate, which includes City & Guilds Registration fees of £95 (Level 3) or £110 (Level 4). The above Academy fees are based on two Assessments, if further Assessments are required the cost is £300 for each additional one, usually the two included Assessments are sufficient subject to the Candidate providing the correct and sufficient evidence.
Q. How do I achieve my award?
A. In the Level 3 qualification a candidate must complete 4 mandatory units and 3 optional units of their choice. (There are twenty to choose from) In the Level 4 qualification a candidate must complete the 5 mandatory units and 6 optional units of their choice. (There are seventeen to choose from)
Q. How do I ask questions that are not covered by this brochure?
We appreciate that there may be some further questions that you would like to ask; therefore we have provided a facility for you to email one of our assessors who will be pleased to answer any question not answered on this page. Please go to our Questions Form where you will find an email questions facility.
You may also email us directly with your question to: questions@becomeadetective.com
Academy of Professional Investigation United Kingdom 0870 410 4196 International +44 (0)870 410 4196
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