What is NVQ level 2 the equivalent to?

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because they are work related they are not the same as gcse's A levels etc...

but i think a nvq 2 could be regarded as 1 or 2 A levels

Several sources including this one say:

NVQ Level 2

(Equivalent to Intermediate GNVQ or 4-5 GCSEs at grade A-C)

Some suggest it has equivalency to an A-level or a couple of AS-levels.

All say that there is no simple direct comparison between what is essentially a Vocational qualification and Academic ones.

What is subject/course is your NVQ in?

When you say a NVQ with 6 credits, is this a full NVQ or did you just complete certains units only ?

As far as I can remember NVQ2 = 5 GSCE`s

Dunno what a NVQ is equal to though.

I used to teach ECDL which is regarded as an NVQ 2, and it's considered equivalent to one GCSE grade A-C. It is GNVQ's which are considered equivalent to 4-5 GCSE's.

The same source linked to below states that:

NVQ Level 2 is equivalent to a GCSE A-C grade

If you haven't actually achieved the NVQ 2 and just have credits towards it then this isn't the full qualification. Stating the obvious I know.

You'd be considered to be at Entry level (NVQ 1) or thereabouts. I suggest completing it if you can to get the full accolade.

As everyone else has said you can't really compare NVQ's with GCSE's. It's like comparing an apple with a banana!

Anyway, this is my attempt:-

NVQ level 1 = 2-3 GCSE's

NVQ level 2 = 5-6 GCSE's

NVQ level 3 = 1-2 A level's

NVQ level 4 = Degree level

NVQ level 5 = Masters degree level.

Where are all the people saying NVQ stands for Not Very Qualified - don't tell me we have finally got rid of them!

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National Open College Network.

Losts of answers here:

http://www.nocn.org.uk/learners/nocn-learners.html#levels

Basically, OCN Level are comparable to the equivalent NVQ Level so the earlier answers (at least the correct ones) still apply.

The 6 credits indicate the value of the learning that can then be used to gain access to further training/education (and can be recognised by employers).

You can add up credits gained from other courses in order to reach the number required for university admission or similar.

As everyone else has said you can't really compare NVQ's with GCSE's. It's like comparing an apple with a banana!

 

Anyway, this is my attempt:-

NVQ level 1 = 2-3 GCSE's

NVQ level 2 = 5-6 GCSE's

NVQ level 3 = 1-2 A level's

NVQ level 4 = Degree level

NVQ level 5 = Masters degree level.

 

Where are all the people saying NVQ stands for Not Very Qualified - don't tell me we have finally got rid of them!

Can you please tell me the source of your above information ?, you can reply me on yasir1627@yahoo.com thanks

oh dear, NVQ's are so easy its unbelievable, I have level 4 in Cust Services and also have a BA HOns degree...my degree was so much more difficult its untrue...whoever makes the comparisons do not know what they are on about! Like the drones who used to say BTEC's were the same as A levels, yet only the dumbo's took BTEC's, no offence like!