In the news today. This is the pathway to becoming an Engineer for many and considered "equivalent" to having completed a skilled apprenticeship by the educational establishment.
In the news today. This is the pathway to becoming an Engineer for many and considered "equivalent" to having completed a skilled apprenticeship by the educational establishment.
IMO, A levels and NVQ type educational training structures are not compatible or comparable in terms of outcomes.
A levels are theoretical in nature NVQs are practical based where there is a substanial amount of on-site assessment
A levels are 2 years in duration; NVQs are 4-5 years in duration allowing a significant change in mental development before final assessment.
A levels are measured by a end of year theoretical examination; NVQs are based on continual assessment using on-line multiple choice exam papers and observation where a variety of recording media are used.
But then it depends what type of engineer you want ... A levels lead onto degrees which are synthesis in nature ; Apprenticeships lead onto HNC/D which tend to be more anylitical in nature.
In the news today. This is the pathway to becoming an Engineer for many and considered "equivalent" to having completed a skilled apprenticeship by the educational establishment.
IMO, A levels and NVQ type educational training structures are not compatible or comparable in terms of outcomes.
A levels are theoretical in nature NVQs are practical based where there is a substanial amount of on-site assessment
A levels are 2 years in duration; NVQs are 4-5 years in duration allowing a significant change in mental development before final assessment.
A levels are measured by a end of year theoretical examination; NVQs are based on continual assessment using on-line multiple choice exam papers and observation where a variety of recording media are used.
But then it depends what type of engineer you want ... A levels lead onto degrees which are synthesis in nature ; Apprenticeships lead onto HNC/D which tend to be more anylitical in nature.
