The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) is responsible for the regulation of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) in Northern Ireland. An important strand of this work is to provide information, advice and guidance to those involved in the NVQ system in Northern Ireland.

The following articles highlight how NVQs can contribute to lifelong learning achievement and enable staff development within the workplace.

• Improving skills and qualifications - New thinking for reform 2005
• Workforce Development: Improving skills and achieving qualifications (2004)
• NVQs contributing to lifelong learning (2003)