Part Time Asdan Certificate in Community Volunteering (Community Volunteering Qualification (CVQ))

Asdan Certificate in Community Volunteering (Community Volunteering Qualification (CVQ))
Course Length: 15 Weeks
Site: Off-Site
Attendance: Part Time
Course Code: DFCVVA

Day : Time : Start
Friday 10:00-12:00 06-Nov-2009
ABC
135.00 121.00 32.00 (Fee per year)

A-Full fee,
B-Discounted fee for full payment at time of enrolment,
C-Concessionary fee for people in receipt of specified benefits

The Course
What is the CVQ?
The CVQ is a new, more flexible suite of qualifications to replace the ASDAN Certificate in Community Volunteering (CCV). They provide a means to recognise and accredit voluntary and community activities and can aid the recruitment and retention of volunteers, as well as rewarding their contributions within particular organisations or projects. Northbrook College is running the level 2 course.

Who is the CVQ for?
CVQ is for anyone aged over 14 who chooses to give their time for the benefit of the community without payment.

Course Content
The qualifications are unit-based and there are a wide choice of units available at each level. Each unit is credit rated; a credit is equivalent to 10 hours notional learning time (not necessarily contact time with a tutor/supervisor).
The following information is available on request:
CVQ Standards - Level 2 (including the Volunteering at an Event unit)
Level 1 Standards
Level 2 Standards
Level 3 Standards
Event Level 2 Standards

Assessment/Exams
CVQ candidates achieve qualifications by gaining the required number of credits. Candidates need to achieve 8 credits for a full Award and 13 credits for the full Certificate, including the mandatory units. Unit Awards are also available.
Candidates produce a portfolio of evidence which is internally assessed and externally moderated.

Entry Requirements
Interview and diagnostic literacy assessment.
There are no specific candidate entry requirements. However, people may have completed or be working towards:

• A period of volunteering community action/service or work experience
• Community or Junior Sports Leaders Awards Level 1 or 2
• Youth Achievement Award
• Community Education programmes
• Queen's Scout Award
• V50 or VImpact Awards
• Taster courses
• Duke of Edinburgh's Award
• GCSEs, A Levels or NVQs

Progression/Career Path
Community volunteering qualifications have provided volunteers with a stepping stone to further training, qualifications and employment. Some volunteers have used their accredited volunteering experience to enhance their CVs and get jobs and university places; others have progressed to management or occupationally specific qualifications .

What Past Students Say
The Community Volunteering Qualification has helped me realise the contribution I make to the community as well as helping me to find out more about the charity I work for.

Applications
Complete the application form obtainable from the College and send it to:

Admissions Office
Northbrook College
Freepost 975
Littlehampton Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NU

Further Details
If you would like further information about this course or any other courses offered by Northbrook College.