The UK′s National Vocational Qualifications: the story so for

Outlines the development of the UK′s system of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs), discussing the rationale for NVQs and considering some of the criticisms of these qualifications made by industrialists,economists and educators. Goes on to offer some new evidence on the early take‐up of NVQs showing that some trainees do not receive the award for which they are aiming. Although more people are becoming qualified, it seems that there is significant underrepresentation of particular groups, occupations and industries.