Learning and Development NVQ at Level 5

The Level 5 NVQ in Learning and Development is suitable for those who have strategic management responsibility for learning and development and are involved in identifying organisational learning and development needs with strategic planning of the implementation of learning and development objectives. The qualification includes the co-ordination of learning opportunities in line with organisational requirements, along with securing sufficient resources and the management of teams to implement the plans.

Candidates are required to take twelve units: eight mandatory units plus four units optional units.

Mandatory Units (seven)

• A7 (MSC) Establish strategies to guide the work of your organisation;
• G2 Contribute to the development of learning within the organisation;
• G3 Evaluate and develop own practice;
• L1 Develop a strategy and plan for learning and development;
• L18 Respond to changes in learning and development;
• L2 Identify the learning and development needs of the organisation;
• P8 Develop a strategy and plan for the promotion of equality of opportunity and diversity;

Including Either B5 or B3:

• B3 (MSC) Manage the use of financial resources;
• B5 (MSC) Secure financial resources for your organisation's plans;

Optional Units (four)

• A8 (MSC) Evaluate and improve organisational performance;
• C11 (MSC) Develop management teams;
• C13 (MSC) Manage the performance of teams and individuals;
• L17 Evaluate and improve learning and development programmes;
• L4 Design learning programmes;
• L8 Manage the contribution of other people to the learning process;
• P13 Design, deliver and evaluate changes to organisational structure;