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Qualifications & Training - Introduction

 

This section contains information about the qualifications and training that can be undertaken when working in the social care sector.

An NVQ is a nationally recognised qualification which shows that you are able to work to a set national standard.

Knowledge Sets are sets of key learning outcomes for specific areas of work within adult social care.

The Learning Disability Knowledge Sets were designed to complement the Learning Disability Qualification (LDQ) Induction.

The Qualifications & Credit Framework (QCF) is a government initiative across England, Wales and Northern Ireland that is replacing the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

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