Progressive Poultry Training

NVQ's & Information

NVQ's are designed not only to demonstrate competency in the workplace, but improve staff motivation and demonstrate compliance with legislation. Candidates are registered for their Livestock Production NVQ in poultry through our “Skill Solutions” assessment centre and achieve City & Guilds awards on completion of their award.

Information on other NVQ's available go to www.skillsolutions.co.uk

Evidence of training
As a producer, you are probably under increasing pressure to meet the requirements of farm assurance schemes. Your customers and supermarkets want completed audits and proven high levels of competance. Evidence of training is required and should undoubtedly be undertaken for legislative areas such as animal welfare, fork lifts and use of pesticides. Gaining a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Poultry Production will fulfil many of these requirements.

Work-based Programme
This highly respected poultry production qualification is a nationally recognised work-based programme available in Levels 2 and 3. To gain the qualification, candidates have to collect a portfolio of evidence that proves they are competent in all aspects of their choosen units. A finished portfolio contains work-based assessments, testaments and observations together with workplace evidence and certification from training courses including Lantra's quality-assured short courses.

Level 2 (technical level)
Level 2 requires competance in a significant range of varied work activities, performed in a variety of contexts. Some of the activities are complex or non-routine and there is some individual responsibility or autonomy. Collaboration with others as part of a team or work group is also required.

Livestock Production Qualification Structure for NVQ/SVQ Level 2

Level 3 (supervisor or manager)
Level 3 demands competance in a broad range of varied work activities performed in a wide variety of contexts, most of which are complex and non-routine. There is considerable responsibility and autonomy with control or guidance of others.

Livestock Production Qualification Structure for NVQ/SVQ Level 3

What is an NVQ?

NVQ stands for National Vocational Qualification; SVQ in Scotland (Scottish Vocational Qualification)

They are …

national because the standards are accepted throughout the United Kingdom
vocational because they are about the work a person does
achieved in the workplace through demonstrating competency
at differing levels to match the ability level of the learner
highly respected, high quality qualifications with a certificate to prove level attained
achieved at the pace the learner and circumstances allow

NVQ Benefits: Employer

NVQs enable the business to comply with assurance schemes, customer requirements and codes of practice.

NVQs raise the skill level of the workforce and improve business efficiency.

NVQs help identify training needs.

NVQs target cost-effective training where it is needed.

NVQs increase staff motivation and reduce staff turnover.

NVQ's are assessed in the workplace allowing more efficient use of the candidates time.

NVQ Benefits: Candidate

NVQs raise candidates' skill levels.

NVQs are not constrained by time, place, or mode of learning.

NVQs enable candidates to gain a recognised qualification while continuing with normal duties.

NVQs have no formal examinations; learning and assessment is on-going and can take place at work.

NVQ's can be achieved over a maximum period of 3 years.

Useful links

DfES: NVQs
Food Standards Agency
AgriWorld.nl
Defra, UK - Eggs and Poultry
Defra, UK - Legislation

How are they achieved?

The learner is observed and assessed by a qualified assessor carrying out tasks specific to the units (usually job specific) chosen to be achieved
The assessor will discuss responsibilities and set practical tasks
Knowledge against the standards is demonstrated through questioning either verbally or written
There are no examinations and the NVQ is achieved in the workplace through on going assessment from a qualified workbased assessor to demonstrate competency
Previous training and experience all contribute towards the evidence required to meet the standards
Once sufficient evidence has been observed and gathered against each unit they will be signed off
A completed portfolio of evidence is submitted for verification and the City & Guilds award is achieved
There is a maximum time frame of 3 years to achieve the qualification from registration

What is a National Vocational Qualification equivalent to?

There are 5 NVQ levels:

Level 1: covers basic work activities and is roughly equivalent to 4 GCSE; grades D-F
Level 2: is a rough equivalent to an intermediate GNVQ (General National Vocational Qualification), a BTEC 1st Diploma or 5 GCSE's at grade C+
Level 3: as a guide is roughly equivalent to a BTEC National Diploma or 2 A' levels
Level 4: is the vocational equivalent to a BTEC National Diploma or degree
Level 5: is equivalent to a post graduate degree or other professional qualification