Value of The NVQ-J

• A certificate which attests to competence
• Awarded on the achievement of competence in a qualification
• Recognized by employers island wide
• Recognized in CARICOM and Commonwealth countries
• Based on standards determined by industry
• Recognized by regional and international awarding bodies

NVQ-J and the Individual

• Provides relevant qualifications that are internationally recognized
• Proves that an individual has attained competence in a given set of work activities
• Ensures a better match of pay to ability and responsibility
• Enables an individual to make progress in his/her career by moving from one level to another
• Provides clear learning goals so that an individual can see what skills are needed to become fully competent in a particular work function

NVQ-J and the Employer

The NVQ-J can help the employer to:

• Find the right workers
• Measure worker’s skill and experience
• Recognize worker’s achievement