Nvq vs diploma

OnTheUp_2-2

I know this may be a silly question but could anyone tell me the difference between an NVQ and a Diploma?

I was hoping to do Animal Care but am slightly confused as to the differences incl cost

As I am a stay at home mum I would have to do either distance learning or evening/weekends?

Lokolo

What Level NVQ is it? And what Diploma is it?

If you can, give us the course links.

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http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/QualificationsExplained/DG_10039017

Here you can see (scroll to halfway) a table with the different levels of qualifications.

OnTheUp_2-2

To make it easier im probably better to explain what i am trying to achieve! Basically i wanted to apply for a job next year and they have said an NVQ level 3 in animal care would be desirable...

When I started looking online diplomas kept coming up so i just wondered what the difference was. i would be a muture student ie over 25

Oldernotwiser

The word "diploma" can refer to lots of different qualifications.

NVQs are practical, workbased qualifications; if the job you want is asking for this, then I would go down this route.

OnTheUp_2-2

Ok thank you for explaining that :-)

I wonder how this could be achieved prior to applying for the job, could I do this in a voluntary placement?

Lokolo

www.careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/findacourse

Try the above link.

Put Animal Care etc.

I found this one near me:
http://careersadvice-findacourse1.direct.gov.uk/pls/hot_ca/page_pls_user_course_details?x=231132245102&y=0&w=30126020&s=185437356&p=1&location_id=&town_city=&qualification=U&postcode=SO50%204NH&distance=24&l_search_type=Z&firsta=&last=&duration=&chkstudymode=A1|A2|A22|A2|A21|A4|A3|B%25|C%25|A5|A23&start_date=&chkflexistart=N&AffiliateID=0&z=123873

If you can see that...

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ONW maybe better at giving specific details though.

Oldernotwiser

OnTheUp wrote: »

Ok thank you for explaining that :-)

I wonder how this could be achieved prior to applying for the job, could I do this in a voluntary placement?

Yes - many people do the practical requirement for the qualification in a voluntary placement.

OnTheUp_2-2

Thats great, will get on the case today :-)

Thank you for the advice