A competence based qualification for learning and development specialists who have some responsibility for managing the contribution of other people to the learning process. Individuals are required to provide evidence of their competence in identifying learning needs, designing learning programmes, delivering learning to individuals and groups and evaluating learning programmes.

CMS Consultancy offers a flexible approach to those wishing to be accredited with an NVQ. A plan to meet individual needs is negotiated and agreed prior to the start of the programme.

Candidates are supported by a personal adviser who provides guidance to ensure that the candidate is able to supply appropriate evidence of performance, personal competence and underpinning knowledge and understanding.

Attendance at a minimum of 4 advisory sessions is mandatory; each session being delivered to meet the needs and requirements of individual candidates.

Additional sessions may be arranged to build up a more intensive programme.

Candidates are able to choose to be assessed through Portfolio Review and Interview or Professional Discussion.

As a result of this programme participants will have:

• Hard evidence of their ability to do a job
• Formal recognition of their skills and experience
• Demonstrated that they have the knowledge and understanding as defined by the National Standards
• Enhanced personal growth and development