Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications: views on the ground

Abstract

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Assessing the business and employee benefits resulting from the implementation of NVQs

“…Much was reported concerning the thoughts of both managers administering the NVQ and employees they are aimed at. Some managers administering the Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQs) for the information and library services (ILS) sector felt that their value to their business was limited (Coker, 1997). Moreover, Coker (1997) believed that S/NVQ jargon deterred potential supporters.…”

“…Some managers administering the Scottish/National Vocational Qualifications (S/NVQs) for the information and library services (ILS) sector felt that their value to their business was limited (Coker, 1997). Moreover, Coker (1997) believed that S/NVQ jargon deterred potential supporters. Another manager in the study suggested that some paraprofessional employees preferred the City and Guilds Library and Information Assistants Certificate (LIAC) because it was considered more “academic”, requiring day‐release and examinations (Coker, 1997).…”

“…Moreover, Coker (1997) believed that S/NVQ jargon deterred potential supporters. Another manager in the study suggested that some paraprofessional employees preferred the City and Guilds Library and Information Assistants Certificate (LIAC) because it was considered more “academic”, requiring day‐release and examinations (Coker, 1997).…”