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benjamin.neal  
#1 Posted : 12 September 2017 06:07:26(UTC)
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benjamin.neal

Hey,

I am just enquiring what is the equivalent to an NVQ level 5 in degree terms, I am getting mixed responses online including Wikipedia saying that it is a Masters Degree/PHD level, which i am sure that it is not.

Thanks for your time!
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lorna  
#2 Posted : 12 September 2017 07:00:49(UTC)
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lorna

Off the top of my head, I think a standard degree is a 5 & an Honours degree is a 6. 
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Malc 61  
#3 Posted : 12 September 2017 07:36:23(UTC)
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Malc 61

Level 5 is a Foundation degree, Level 6 a Batchelor's, Level 7 is a Master's, Level 8 is a PHD

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lorna on 13/09/2017(UTC)
Woolf13  
#4 Posted : 12 September 2017 12:02:19(UTC)
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Woolf13

Hi,

The link below is a useful quick look at the different levels:

http://www.cityandguilds.com/qualifications-and-apprenticeships/qualifications-explained/qualification-comparisons

ROSPA have provided a more indepth overview which should answer your questions, see link below:

https://rospaworkplacesafety.com/2012/10/18/nvq-5-vs-nebosh-diploma-route-to-cmiosh/

In short if you are more hands on and are not academically minded the NVQ is a good route. Also if you wish to remain within a specific sector this is a good qualification.

However, if you are academically minded and looking at transferable skills the diploma level 6 is the best.

I hope this helps?

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Ron Hunter  
#5 Posted : 12 September 2017 13:38:13(UTC)
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benjamin.neal  
#6 Posted : 13 September 2017 10:29:58(UTC)
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benjamin.neal

Thanks for all your help, but a lot of contradicting information even with the sources, i will stick with what city and guilds say as this is who is issuing the qualification.

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