Starting nvq level 3

[mark777]

Was just wondering if anyone can give me some help and advice i am just starting my nvq level 3 and dont have a clue where to start.
thanks

 

[Jonesy83]

best advice i can give get a camera take pictures with you in it and take notes
pics you want of you will be
testing
connecting
marking out with a tape measure
drilling (they like to see goggles with this and hi viz)
dealing with clients

try and get different enviroments industrial,commercial and aggricultural
you may find youl cover most of the parts in a couple of jobs
most important take notes and pics and you will have the evidence for the write ups

 

[Jonesy83]

also forgot to mention you can get through the nvq on soley site visits so might be worth talking to your training advisor about getting him on site watching you work and he basically does the nvq for you thats how i did mine he came out to site watched me work took pics of me while talking in a recorder

 

[kamkam]

taking vids are a good idea too - small 10sec clips much better than a pic imo. Always have your PPE and write up what you can as soon as you can otherwise you will forget and you'll end up with loads of paper work to do.

 

[VoltzElectrical]

Your first stop should be with the training provider/ administrator for the award. You should not 'not have a clue'. This is unacceptable and you need to speak to them about what they require, how they want it presented, and ask for support.

I found mine straight forward once I got my head around the wording of the prompts and typical answers.

Evidence. I was told that pictures of 'posing by a piece of work' were not really acceptable. You need to keep copies of dated delivery notes, permits to work, method statements, drawings for the job, test sheets etc... that will form part of your portfolio for each unit. There are 8 units, and each must be done twice, showing progression over time.

You must get completed units signed by a work based recorder. This is someone who is qualified to confirm that the work you are claiming to have done has been done by you. They will be required to give their details and their position on the forms.

Good luck, and start gathering that evidence!