British Vocational Qualifications

Over the last decade as the importance of vocational qualifications has been firmly established, the system has become increasingly complex and hard to grasp. Now in its fourth edition, this popular and accessible reference book provides up-to-date information on over 3500 vocational qualifications in the UK.

The book is divided into three main parts. The first part clarifies the role of the accrediting and major awarding bodies and explains BTEC Awards, City & Guilds, GNVQs, NVQs and SVQs. The second part of the directory lists the available vocational qualifications classified by professional and career area (course details, mandatory units, qualification type and awarding body). Finally, the third section gives further sources of information.