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A qualification specifically devised to meet the needs of employees and employer in supporting job roles.

This was defined by the former UK Vocational Qualifications Reform Programme Board as a qualification for which “its primary purpose is to: provide learners with knowledge, skills and/or competence directly relevant to work or employment, either within one or more sectors or for specific occupations; and/or provide enhanced labour market opportunities for those currently in work or employment.” (Source: ‘The markets for regulated qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland' Ofqual/10/4760, July 2010, Section 2.4.2, p.18)

See also the entries on Qualification and Occupational Qualification.