IMI Awards National Qualifications (VRQs)

IMI Awards National Qualifications (VRQs)

Launched in 2004, these are nationally recognised, vocationally related qualifications (VRQs), which offer the widest range of technical knowledge to become a technician, or to progress to higher education.

The IMI National contains the Technical Certificate content, with a wider breadth of knowledge in applied science, mathematics, electronics and Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

Who are they suitable for?

• Those seeking employment, who do not have access to an NVQ
• Those in full-time or part-time further education
• Those undertaking an Apprenticeship with a Technical Certificate requirement
• Those planning to progress to Level 4 qualifications, management qualifications or higher education
• Those who have, or are likely to achieve, GCSE grades A-C in English, mathematics and a science based subject

How do you get one?

• Achieved on a full or part time basis at an IMI Awards approved centre
• By training and undertaking academic, on-line and practical assessment
• Typically each level is completed in an academic year