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Experienced childcarers will have a choice in how they want to work as an NVQ assessor in a growing job market. Meg Jones reports
The Government is keen for more people to take NVQs in all subjects, so consequently there's a growing demand for NVQ assessors. How do you go about becoming one in the early years field?
Getting started
To become an NVQ assessor, candidates will have to be able to demonstrate 'occupational competency'. Each NVQ assessment centre will judge this slightly differently, but to assess candidates taking the NVQ in Early Years Care and Education, you should have at least a basic childcare qualification such as an NVQ level 3 or NNEB, as well as several years experience. Some Nursery World readers may also be qualified to assess the NVQ in Playwork and NVQ in Caring for Children and Young People (contact the organisations below).
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