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 A conversation or several interviews (depending on the need) with the counsellor - sometimes
it can also be supplemented by observation, additional tests or questionnaires. The aim of this
stage is to identify the candidate's achieved learning outcomes.
 Collect evidence of the candidate's learning outcomes.
 Establish a plan for further development.
The performance of a skills audit allows to identify the strengths and weaknesses of a person and
indicates possible paths for further development. It also helps to identify and document the
achievement of learning outcomes. This method can be useful for those who are not sure of their skills
and knowledge or feel they need guidance for further development. It can also be useful for those who
want to return to the labour market after a break or retrain.

Strengths and weaknesses of the skills audit:

Strenghts Weaknesses

• allows to comprehensively define • takes a lot of time and can generate
the knowledge, skills and additional costs for the candidate -
competences of a given person requires at least a few meetings
• enables the identification and with the advisor
documentation of competences • is costly for the certified/advisory
acquired outside formal education body - in addition to meetings with

• the candidate can get feedback the candidate, the advisor may also
on his learning outcomes and how prepare recommendations
to develop them • it doesn't allow the verification
• the candidate has support in the oflearning outcomes
preparation of documents
(evidence)

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ)

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) are job-related and skills-based qualifications. NVQs are
based on UK professional standards, which define a person's competence in a particular field, the
specification of the profession, the principles of good professional practice, the ability to adapt
to future requirements and the range of knowledge needed for good work. These standards can
be obtained by pupils, students and workers. There are no specific restrictions on this issue.

The possibility of obtaining NVQ includes the completion of training and exercises, which take place
under the supervision of the examiner. Candidates are then required to prove that they have the
competence appropriate to the NVQ standards. Then, at the end of the training, the examiner certifies
that the candidate has acquired the competence to perform the job properly.