Vocationally Related Qualification

The other primary qualification is the NVQ level 3 Dental Nursing Certificate (3231) delivered by City & Guilds. This is a continually work based assessed qualification delivered at various Training Centres across the UK. In order to register with the General Dental Council with this qualification the student must also complete a theoretical assessment in the form of the Vocationally Related Qualification (VRQ 7393).

This qualification is both a vocationally related qualification (VRQ) and a Technical Certificate for the Dental Nurses Apprenticeship framework in England and Wales. It is designed for individuals who would like to work as a Dental Nurse in the Dental Sector.

It allows learners to develop the knowledge required for full-time employment and/or career progression in the Dental Sector. It also provides valuable accreditation of knowledge and understanding towards the related level 3 NVQ in Dental Nursing.

The aims of this qualification are to:

• Support the needs of the individuals who work or aim to work as Dental Nurses in the Dental sector.
• Allow individuals to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the Dental sector.
• Act as a Technical Certificate as part of the Apprenticeship framework in England and Wales.
• Contribute to satisfying the registration requirements of the industry regulator and professional body for Dental Nurses in England, Scotland and Wales.
• Provide valuable accreditation of skills and/or knowledge for individuals not following N/SVQ and Apprenticeship programmes.
• Contribute to the knowledge and understanding towards the related Level 3 NVQ in Dental Nursing, whilst containing additional skills and knowledge which go beyond the scope of the National Occupational Standards but are essential for those working in the industry in the 21st century.
• Contribute to skills and/or knowledge requirements within the Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF).
• Support Government initiatives towards the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).
• Act as a stand alone qualification, accredited as part of the NQF at Level 3.

 

For more information please click the appropriate link for VRQ, or SVQ

 

National Qualifications