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NVQ Framework |
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The NVQ framework provides for
persons to acquire certificates through undergoing a
formal institutional training as well recognizing
competencies acquired through informal non-
institutional means as shown in figure below. |
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Training institutions that have been
registered and whose courses have been accredited by the
TVEC provide formal institutional training in Sri Lanka.
Whereas the informal training is acquired by persons by
following means: |
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- Workplace experiences
- Life experiences
- Self directed study
- Informal un-certificated learning
- Formal un-certificated learning
- Informal undocumented study
- In-service training
- Distance education or open learning
- Community based learning
- Overseas education, training or
experiences
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Competencies acquired by means of
formal institutional training as well as informal
training need to be assessed in relation to the
requirements of National Skills Standards to qualify for
award under the NVQ framework. The NVQ framework
comprised of 7 levels of upward mobility. |
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