Table of Contents

Introduction Page 4

Study Aims Page 8

Review of Literature Page 9

Design, Research and Methodology Page 26

Statement of Results Page 33

Discussion Page 42

Conclusions Page 48

Bibliography Page 52

Appendices Page 54

Appendix I - Candidate Questionnaire 1 Page 55

Appendix II - Employer Questionnaire 1 Page 57

Appendix III - Candidate Survey - Database 1 Page 59

Appendix IV - Employer Survey - Database 1 Page 63

Abstract Page 65

 

Table of Figures

1 Focus of the research Page 27

2 Sex of Sample Page 33

3 Qualifications of Sample Page 34

4 Satisfaction with NVQs All Page 35

5 Satisfaction with NVQs Industry Page 35

6 Satisfaction with NVQs college Page 35

7 Key Skills Delivered Page 36

8 Satisfaction with NVQs Staff Page 39