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ASDAN Community Volunteering Qualifications

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ASDAN Level 3 Community Volunteering Qualifications (CVQ)
Summary

ASDAN's CVQ Award and Certificate were created in 2008 to replace the Certificate in Community Volunteering. The qualifications aim to help learners develop skills within volunteering settings.

The units provide skills, knowledge and understanding for not only volunteering but also maximising opportunities for staff development, more effective performance and promotion within and outside employment, and also provide utility for progression to higher education.

Tariff entry

The Expert Panel considered these qualifications in October 2009.
Points come into effect for entry to higher education from 2011 onwards.

Expert Group report (PDF)

Learning hours Award = 8 credits (80 notional learning hours)
Certificate = 13 credits (130 notional learning hours)
UCAS Tariff points

Certificate

Award

50

30

Qualification sector 14 Preparation for Life and Work
14.1 Foundations for Learning and Life
Awarding organisation www.asdan.co.uk
Further information

For further details about the Certificate, visit the Register of Regulated Qualifications website

For further details about the Award, visit the Register of Regulated Qualifications website