This is a detailed guide to all aspects of General National Vocational Qualifications (GNVQs), providing a full explanation of their function, their structure, how they are assessed and how they compare with other qualifications on offer. It explores all of the choices open to young people, to help them make informed decisions regarding their future at the key stages of 14, 16 and 18 years old. The author uses case studies to highlight some of the issues of concern surrounding GNVQs and exposes the misconceptions commonly voiced about GNVQs by students. A list of useful addresses and information on where to find further advice is also included.

 

This book is part of a book series called All You Need To Know About .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published 1996 by Kogan Page Ltd .

This book has the following chapters: Part 1 New qualifications: introducing NVQs; assessment; GNVQs and vocational A Levels. Part 2 Pathways to success: planning your career; choices at 14+; choices at 16+; choices at 18+; S/NVQs in the workplace; if you haven't got a job; prospects in Europe. Part 3 Moving into action: what do you want to do?; patterns of learning.