NVQs for your employees
Recognise real skills. Strengthen your workforce.
NVQs allow your employees to gain recognised qualifications by demonstrating the skills they already use in their day‑to‑day work.
Undertaken fully in the workplace, SIGTA delivered NVQs are designed to be practical, flexible and low disruption, while helping you develop a competent, motivated and qualified workforce.
Why choose NVQs
with SIGTA?
NVQs are a proven way to develop and retain skilled employees while maintaining productivity.
For employers, NVQs can:
- Recognise real workplace competence
- Improve staff retention and motivation
- Support recruitment and progression
- Increase productivity and efficiency
- Help win contracts by demonstrating capability
- Reinforce safe working practices and compliance
Our approach focuses on your business needs, not classroom‑based training.
What is an NVQ?
An NVQ, or National Vocational Qualification, is a work‑based qualification that proves an individual can do their job to an industry‑recognised standard.
- No classroom attendance
- No written exams
- Evidence gathered in the workplace
- Assessed against real job activities
NVQs are ideal for employees who are already competent but do not hold formal qualifications in the subject area covered by the NVQ.
Examples of NVQs we offer
NVQs we deliver
We deliver a wide range of engineering and technical based NVQs directly in your workplace, including:
- Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering
- Performing Engineering Operations
- Engineering Maintenance
- Engineering Technical Support
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Installation and Commissioning
- Fabrication and Welding
- Engineering Maintenance and Installation
Each NVQ is assigned a qualification level based on the complexity of tasks covered and the level of autonomy required in the role. NVQ delivered by SIGTA, range from levels 2 to 4, depending on the NVQ selected.
Detailed qualification specifications are available on request.
Our dedicated team are always happy to discuss your specific requirements to find the best solution for your organisation. Please get in touch for more information.
What your business gains
NVQs offer clear value for both employers and employees.
For your organisation:
- A qualified, competent workforce
- Improved consistency and standards
- Reduced skills gaps
- Evidence of workforce capability
- Minimal disruption to operations
For individuals:
- A recognised qualification
- Career progression and development
- Increased confidence and job satisfaction
- Qualification achieved through demonstration of work based skills, knowledge and behaviours
NVQs are completed at a pace that suits the individual and the business.
How delivery works
NVQs are delivered in the workplace by SIGTA training officers.
- Regular assessor visits
- One‑to‑one support for each candidate
- Evidence collected during normal working activities
- Certification through a recognised awarding body
If employees are already competent, assessment time is reduced, making NVQs a cost‑effective option.
Timescales and charges
NVQs are typically completed within one year. If a programme runs longer, charges are applied on a pro rata basis.
Indicative costs:
- NVQ Level 2: £1,225 per annum plus VAT
- NVQ Level 3: £1,770 per annum plus VAT
- NVQ Level 4: £1,825 per annum plus VAT
Additional costs may include travel and awarding body registration fees.
Ready to talk about NVQs for your workforce?
If you would like to explore NVQs for your employees, we are happy to discuss your requirements and recommend the most suitable approach.
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"Gaining my apprenticeship through SIGTA has been essential in getting to where I am now, the experience gained has allowed me to take a path which would normally take a lot longer to achieve."
Engineering, Manufacturing & Business Apprenticeships
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Technical Design
- Machining Technician
- Business Administration
- Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician
- Mechatronics
- Facilities Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Technical Support
- Engineering Maintenance
- Engineering Fitter
